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Device report from malaysia reports an event as follows: it was reported that during a procedure on 26-october-2023, the concorde bullet in question had its corner break off during implantation.During the implantation process, the back corner broke off while being impacted into the patient body using a mallet.The broken implant was removed and replaced with a new implant.All generated fragments were removed without additional medical intervention.The procedure was completed successfully with 10 minutes of surgical delay.There was no reported adverse patient impact.No further information is available to report.This report is for a concorde bullet spinal system lordotic implant 9 x 8 x 27mm, 5 degrees.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).
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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.H10 additional narrative: d2: additional procode: mqp.D9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.E3: initial reporter is a synthes employee.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 photo was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device from the photo.The photo investigation revealed that the concorde bul lor 9x8x27, 5 dg was broken.The broken fragment is not visible in the photo.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to excessive/unintended forces.As the device was not returned, an as-received condition could not be assessed, and a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.The overall complaint was confirmed for concorde bul lor 9x8x27, 5 dg.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.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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