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If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.(b)(4).The lot number is currently unavailable.The complaint device is not being returned, therefore is unavailable for a physical 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.This file will remain receptive to any potential forthcoming information received that is pertinent and germane to this issue.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 (b)(4) 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 that the tip of the customer¿s healix awl broke after a bicep tendonitis procedure during sterilization.The rep stated there were no issues during the case with the device.The sales rep was not present but reported that there were no adverse patient consequences or time delay as it broke after procedure.The device was discarded by the facility and will not be returned for evaluation.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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