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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.H11: additional narrative: investigation summary = > the product has not returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics, however photos were provided for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned photos found the inner shaft of the device broken and missing a part.No other anomalies could be observed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the 2.7mm mini ultra-aggr plus 5pk would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause can be traced to the procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure.As per ifu; do not bend blade or burr.To prevent damage, do not allow blade or burr to come in contact with other instruments and/or implants while rotating.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 the 2.7mm mini ultra-agger plus 5pk device snapped while in use.It was not reported if there were any delays to 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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