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This is report 1 of 4 for (b)(4).It was reported that during an unknown surgery, the suture of a 4.75 healix advance kntlss br device broke off when tightened.An identical device was used and the suture broke off again.A third identical device was used to complete the surgery.It was further reported that when the gryphon p br anchor w/oc device was tightened the suture broke off and an identical device was used to continue the surgery.When the 4.5 healix advance br w/ocord anchor was tightened the anchor broke off.All broken parts were removed.An identical device was used to complete the surgery.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:
as of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.
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