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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: the device associated with this report was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual examination of the returned tibial insert found evidence of deformation/witness marks along one of the posterior grooves that is designed to slide into the locking feature of the mating tibial tray, as well on the bottom surface near the anterior aspect of the device.The observed damage is consistent with unsuccessful insertion attempts during the procedure.The mating tibial tray was not returned, therefore, a functional test was not able to be performed.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.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.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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