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It was reported that during the placement of screws for acetabular cup fixation, when using the drill bit to make the holes, the flexible handle allows the holes to be made, it does not remain stable when applying pressure and activating the motor.
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Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803 (and/or part 4, as applicable).This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, 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 report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.H11 additional manufacturer narrative: h3, h6: a search of the medtech orthopaedics (nc) quality system found no nc¿s associated with this product/lot (product code: 227452000, lot - so2053109) combination.The product was not returned to medtech orthopaedics, however photos were provided for review.The investigation was not able to confirm the reported event as the complaint condition was not represented clearly in the provided photo.The provided evidence was not sufficient to confirm the reported event of inability to assemble.Functionality issues cannot be evaluated through a photo investigation.Therefore, the investigation could not draw any conclusions about the reported event due to the insufficient evidence provided.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the photographs provided are not representative of the reported complaint condition.Based on the investigation findings, 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 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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