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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 mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, 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.Investigation summary: the product has not returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics; however, photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that ultra aggressive plus 4.0mm 5pk was inside of a plastic bag.However, the reported condition could not be clearly observed and no observations pertaining to the nature of the reported event could be identified.The overall complaint was unconfirmed as the observed condition of the 4 ultra aggressive plus 4.0mm 5pk would not contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to the procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during the procedure.Multiple factors are associated with this type of failure, the complaint device needs to be physically evaluated in order to determine why the customer experienced the failure, and 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 j&j medtech orthopaedics 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 an unspecified surgical procedure, it was discovered that despite being a new ultra aggressive plus 4.0mm 5pk device, it failed to cut the tissue.The revolutions increased, but it still did not perform adequately.It was not reported if there were any delays in the surgical procedure or if a spare device was available for use.There was patient involvement reported.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.
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