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H3: product analysis: evaluation determined that the ball tip did indeed break/ cleanly fracture off the dissecting tool stem.There seems to be some foreign matter on tip, as well as discoloration from possible excessive heat.The circular lines/ indentions on stem might come from worn/ bad bearings as well, there discoloration/ corrosion.The most likely cause of failure is excessive force during use leading the device to break.Ifu warns to ¿not use excessive force to pry or push bone with the attachment or dissecting tool.* additional failures not related to reported issue: n/a b3: date of event or estimated date of incident not provided to manufacturer this regulatory report is being submitted due to retrospective review through capa 624392.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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