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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.B3: unknown when fracture occurred.H3, h6 photo investigation two (2) photos were returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.A visual inspection of the photos, found that they are ap and lateral x-rays of a left forearm that has a plate and screw construct on both the radius (plate with 6 screws) and the ulna (plate with 10 screws) and that both bones had fractured at the proximal ends of the plates.There is no evidence of an issue with any of the devices visible in the x-rays.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.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed as it can be seen in the x-rays provided that the bones are broken.The investigation did not identify an issue with the 3.5mm cortex screw 80mm and there is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has contributed to 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.Device history the device lot number is unknown, therefore a device history review could not be performed.If the lot/serial number becomes available, the record will be re-assessed.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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