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If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Evaluation statement: this complaint is being closed since after multiple email attempts to retrieve the products, the products still haven't been returned for evaluation.If and when the devices in question are received, this file will be reopened and its contents made to reflect the results of the evaluation.Furthermore, no lot numbers were supplied which precludes conducting a batch history review or a lot specific search in the complaints handling system.Therefore, we cannot determine what caused the user to experience the reported event, we cannot discern a root cause for the reported failure mode.At this point in time, no corrective action is required and no further action is warranted.However, depuy mitek will continue to track any related complaints within this device family as a means of monitoring the extent with which this complaint is observed in the field.Udi: (b)(4) - incomplete.The lot number is currently unavailable; therefore, the expiration date is unavailable.This report is being filed from the remetrex complaint management system as required under mitek's corrective and preventative actions (capa) to file usa fda mdr missed malfunctions.
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This is report 2 of 2 for the same event.It was reported by the affiliate in (b)(6) that during a shoulder repair surgical procedure, it was observed the one of the drill bits broke.It was reported that the surgeon changed to 2nd drill bit but it also broke.Then the surgeon used a 3rd drill bit and completed the surgery.There was a five minute delay to surgery.There was patient involvement reported.There were no injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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