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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2025, the patient underwent an unknown surgery.During the surgery, the surgeon used the hollow reamer for removing a screw.While the surgeon removing the screw, a part of the hollow reamer broke.The surgery was completed successfully with no surgical delay.During device return visual inspection two (2) additional devices were found to be broken.
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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.Additional narrative: investigation summary the product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed thatextract-bolt f/scr ø6 6.5+7 was broken from the tip.Fragments were returned.No other issues were identified.A dimensional inspection for the extract-bolt f/scr ø6 6.5+7 was not performed due to post manufacturing damage.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.Properly handling and¿attention to the approved use of the device diminishes the risk of failure.A functional test was not performed as it is not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the extract-bolt f/scr ø6 6.5+7 would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Dimensional inspection: n/a device history part:309.069 lot no:9167705 manufacturing date:01 jun 2015 manufacturing site: werk bettlach.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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