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This report is being submitted in pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy mitek, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Additional narrative: udi: (b)(4).The expiration date is currently unavailable.Initial reporter occupation: reporter is a j&j sales representative.The device manufacture date is currently unavailable.To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.
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This report is being submitted in pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy mitek, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwach will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: investigation summary: the product was returned to mitek for evaluation.Mitek then conducted visual inspection of device received the device was received and evaluated.Visual observation showed marks that it was slightly worn, indicate possible heavy use.Also, the distal tip of the anchor was deformed.The sharp tip at the distal end appears to be flattened.Manufacturing record evaluation is not required as the reported event is not associated with the manufacturing process and/or the potential cause of the defect cannot be associated to manufacturing.According with the visual inspection, this complaint can be confirmed.The possible root cause can be attributed when the device might have been dropped or device was tapped against a hard surface accidentally.However, it cannot be conclusively affirmed.As per ifu, it is important to inspect for damage before using and functional testing.Replace a damaged, worn or bent instrument.Also, the end of useful instrument life is generally determined by wear or damage from handling or surgical use.It is necessary to follow the instructions and warnings of any cleaning and equipment used; also, the recommendation of the proper condition during the sterilization and maintenance to avoid any damage (please review the instructions and manual cleaning in the ifu; the device require special attention during cleaning and sterilization.At this point in time, no corrective action is required, and no further action is warranted.However, depuy synthes mitek will continue to monitor additional complaint information for potential safety signals through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.
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