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It was reported that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the retroreamer device was jammed.It was reported in the service order that the device would not open when changing reamer size.So the red ring would not turn.It was unknown when the event occurred.There were no reports of delays to a surgical procedure.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.
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This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.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 narrative: the product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found that the device comes in used condition.The tip contains bone fragments in the moving parts of the blade, preventing the blade from opening.A functional test was performed, the red ring was turned to the open position and the blade failed to open.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the retroreamer (6-12mm) would have contributed to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure; the acumulation bone debris into the moving parts which prevents the blade to open.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 reported complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes 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.Device history review = > manufacturing record evaluation is not required as the reported event is not associated with the manufacturing process and/or the potential cause of the defect cannot be associated to manufacturing.
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