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It was reported that on july 31,2024 during a routine incoming inspection of a loaner set, it was observed that, t-handle was found to be out of drawing specification.The torque tested high.There was no known patient or hospital involvement.This report is for one (1) sfx torque handle.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint (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.H11 additional narrative: e3: reporter is a j&j employee.H3, h6: a product investigation was conducted.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 exhibits signs of normal use.No cosmetic defects were observed on the surface.A dimensional inspection was not performed as it is not applicable to the complaint condition.A functional test was performed.The device is performing high on specification according to drawings(current & manufactured).As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the sfx torque handle would contribute to the complained device issue.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused 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.H3, h4, h6: a review of the receiving inspection (ri) for sfx torque handle, was conducted identifying that lot number gb153831 as released in batch.Batch1: lot qty of (b)(4) units are released on nov 16, 2023 with no discrepancies supplier: (b)(6).As a result, the ri identified no issues during the manufacturing and release of this device that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer.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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