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It was reported that during an unspecified surgical procedure, during drilling with the gryphon 2.4mm drill bit device it was observed that the drill was not very sharp.It was reported that the surgeon continued with the same drill bit device, as there was no other option.It was reported that when the surgeon went to cut the suture with the cordcutter device, the cutter device kept jamming, and the surgeon continued with the same device as there was no other option.It was reported that there was no delay in the procedure due to the event.It was reported that there was no harm to the patient or the user.All available information has been disclosed.No additional information has been provided.This is report 1 of 2 for pc-(b)(4).
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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:
as of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated, and no conclusion can be drawn at this time.
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