Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.A review of the device history records has been requested.The investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing this report.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.
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If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Device history records review was completed for part: 388.509, lot: 6168065, supplier lot: a7sa24.Manufacturing location: (b)(4), release to warehouse date: (b)(6) 2009.The device history record shows this lot was processed through the normal manufacturing and inspection operations with no rework or nonconformities noted.This lot met all dimensional and visual criteria at the time of release with no issues documented during the manufacturing process.Review of the device history records showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of the product that would contribute to this complaint condition.Service and repair evaluation was completed.The customer reported the pliers were broken.The repair technician reported the ratchet was worn.Worn out parts is the reason for repair.The cause of the issue is unknown.The following parts were replaced: ratchet.The item was repaired per the inspection sheet, passed synthes final inspection on (b)(6) 2018 and will be returned to the customer upon completion of the service and repair process.The evaluation was confirmed.The device was deemed serviceable and returned to the customer, no design or manufacturing issues were identified therefore it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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