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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: investigation summary: the product was not returned to depuy synthes; however, a photo was provided for evaluation.Visual inspection found that the suture with one plate was detached from the needle.The plate had no anomaly; however, the suture was broken and frayed.No other anomaly could be observed.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of omnispan meniscal repair 27deg would have not 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.It is possible that an excessive force was applied to the suture while tightening.As per the instructions for use (ifu): 1) use caution when tensioning the suture.Over-tensioning may cause suture or implant breakage.Properly handling and¿attention to the approved use of the device diminishes the risk of failure.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.
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It was reported that during a meniscal repair surgical procedure, when using the omnispan meniscal repair 27deg anchor device, it was observed that after the 1st firing, two plates were deployed at the same time.It was reported that another device was used to complete the surgery.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No additional information could be provided.
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