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This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.E1: the reporter¿s phone number and complete facility address were not provided.Device evaluation: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, it was determined that the reported condition was not confirmed.Therefore, an assignable root cause was not determined.However, during evaluation, it was determined that the device had damaged locking components and stiff/stuck locking mechanism.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for engagement assessment.The assignable root cause was determined to be traced to component failure from wear.Udi: (b)(4).
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It was reported from china that during an unspecified surgical procedure, it was discovered that the attachment device had abnormally high temperature.It was not reported if there were any delays to the surgical procedure.It was not reported if a spare device was available for use.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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