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Product complaint (b)(4).Investigation summary according to the information received, ¿it was reported that the mod endo 45 and 47 bipolar trial heads were damaged.Cs wants replaced before reprocessing.¿ the product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that s/c & mod cath trl 47/28 exhibits an overall worn condition consistent with normal and constant usage for over 18 years.Additionally, deep gauges were observed at the bottom surface of the device.This type of damage is consistent with other tools and hard edges coming in contact with the device, properly handling and attention to the approved use of the device diminishes the risk of failure.A dimensional inspection and functional testing were not performed as it is not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the s/c & mod cath trl 47/28 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 reported 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 lot a device history record (dhr) review or manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not possible because the date code (af1006) provided is not a valid finished goods lot#.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803 (and/or part 4, as applicable).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.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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