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Device report from synthes reports an event in colombia as follows: it was reported that during a procedure on (b)(6) 2023, the drill bit broke.There were other drill bits available, and the surgery was successfully completed with no delay.The patient was not affected.This report involves one matrixmandible 1.5mm drill bit mqc/125mm f/03.503.045/047.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.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.E1: initial reporter phone number reported as: (b)(6).E3: reporter is a j&j employee.H3, h4, h6: the product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that the device 03.503.479, drill bit ø1.5 f/matmand l125 2flute f/0 had broken at the tip.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the device 03.503.479, drill bit ø1.5 f/matmand l125 2flute f/0 would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, 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 history review (dhr): part: 03.503.479.Synthes lot: u338160.Supplier lot: u338160.Release to warehouse date: may 15, 2019.Supplier: (b)(4).No ncrs were generated during production.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any sub-components, which would contribute to this complaint condition.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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