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If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.Udi: (b)(4) - incomplete.The lot number is currently unavailable.This complaint is being closed since after multiple attempts to retrieve the product, the product still hasn't been returned for evaluation.If and when the device in question is 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 synthes 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.This report is being filed from the etq complaint management system as required under mitek's corrective and preventative actions (capa) to file usa fda mdr missed malfunctions.
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It was reported by the sales rep during a distal biceps surgical procedure, it was observed that the gii/super/rc drgde slot ea drill guide device broke at the tip and slot.There were no metal shavings that fell into the patient.The procedure was completed without any other incident nor delay.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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