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Device report from colombia reports an event as follows: it was reported that during an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2023, the screwdriver in question was found to be dirty.At the time of placing the closure cap and passing the guide needle, organic matter came out.The instrument was deemed to be contaminated, tspin could not be placed.There was no reported adverse patient impact.No further information is available.This report is for a cannulated stardrive screwdriver t40/self-retaining.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).
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Depuy synthese 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 synthese or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthese, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H10 additional narrative: d9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.H3, h4, h6: 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.The product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that 03.010.110, scrdriver t40 cann l300 contains foreign substance and contamination of the product can be confirmed.The observed condition is likely due to improper cleaning/sterilization.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the 03.010.110, scrdriver t40 cann l300 would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause can be traced to maintenance and it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.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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