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Product complaint # (b)(4).If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.H3 evaluation: the product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection was conducted on the returned device.The returned sample revealed that it was received, one open sample that pertained to product code.During visual inspection of the sample, the swage and attachment area were noted to be as expected.Marks on the body needle appear to be by use of surgical instruments could be observed.The suture was examined, and it was observed that the weld of the first loop was detached.However, the loop possibly failed due to excessive force applied.As part of our quality process, the manufacturing records of this lots-serial number were reviewed, and the manufacturing standards were met prior to the release of this batch.As part of quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.No conclusion could be reached as on what caused the reported complaint.A review of the batch manufacturing records was conducted, and no related non-conformances were identified.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803, part 4 subpart b.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 ethicon, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon, 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 report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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