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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 has not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for evaluation.¿ visual inspection of the returned photos found the device with the suture and anchor completely detached, the anchor had foreign matter, presumably biological residue.The handle cover was missing from the device.No other anomalies were noted.As the device showed signs of use, the allegation of damage prior to use could not be confirmed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the micrifxqa+ w/#4oc p3 would have contributed to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause could be traced to the procedural variables, such handling of the device or product interaction during procedure.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.There was no non-conformance regarding this lot.
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It was reported that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the micrifxqa+ w/#4oc p3 device fell apart.It was reported in the service order that the device could not be assembled during a surgical procedure.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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