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It was reported that, during a tka surgery, upon insertion of one (1) gii ps hi flex isrt tr s7-8 10, a large portion of the trial broke off.The procedure was resumed, without any delay, using a sn back-up device.No injury was reported as a consequence of this issue.
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H3, h6: the associated device was returned and evaluated.A visual inspection of the returned device finds a significant piece fractured off, the edges scraped, gouged, and the surfaces damaged.A review of the production order did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of complaint history for the part number over the past 12 months and for the batch number based on historical data of the device did not reveal similar events for the listed device.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.The anticipated risk level is still adequate.A historical review concluded that there are no prior actions related to this product and event.At this time, we have no evidence to conclude that the product failed to meet any specifications at the time of manufacture.These devices are reusable instruments that can be exposed to numerous surgeries.Damage from prolonged use, misuse, or rough handling are likely potential factors that could contribute to the reported event.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint; however, we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.We consider this investigation closed.
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