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This report is being submitted in pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy mitek, 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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.D4: the expiration date is currently unavailable.H4: the device manufacture date is currently unavailable.Investigation summary: the product was returned to mitek for evaluation.Mitek then conducted visual inspection of the device received.The complaint device was received and evaluated.On visual inspection it was observed that the device shows notable mark of wear, also it was noted that the female connector is missing.The observed condition was identified as an end of life indicator; damage consistent with repeated use and servicing.The lifecycle requirements of the device are event related and depend on the use and inspection of the device in clinical practice.As the device can be damaged on the first or 100th use, the device must be properly inspected prior to each surgical use.Refer to the device/country specific ifu for information related to end of life, reprocessing instructions, and inspection procedures.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number: (b)(4), and no non-conformances were identified.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the fuslitegu_olym-acmi_3.5mmx3.0m would have contributed to the complained issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to end of life.As per ifu: do not use a damaged or defective light cable.Inspect upon receipt, prior to each examination or procedure, and before sterilization.Therefore, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is required.As part of depuy synthes mitek 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.
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It was reported that during a rotator cuff repair procedure, it was observed that the light guide olym-acmi_3.5mmx3.0m was missing keys on the bottom end.During in-house engineering evaluation, it was determined that the female connector was missing on the device.Another like device was used to complete the procedure.There was patient involvement.There were no adverse consequences to the patient nor surgical delay reported.No additional information was provided.
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