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It was reported that on february 9,2023 while tightening the wing nut to lock the schanz pin in place, the wing nut broke inside the holding sleeve.The case proceeded without delay.The distractor assembly was taken apart, and a t handle chuck was used to remove the schanz pin at the end of the case.The surgery was successfully completed without any surgical delay.No patient consequences was reported.This complain involves two (2) devices.This report is for one (1) 5.0 schanz scr blunted trocar point 200.This is report 2 of 2 for complaint (b)(4).
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Procodes: lxt.Device available for evaluation: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.This complaint will be accounted for and monitored via post market surveillance activities.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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