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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.Udi: (b)(4).Investigation summary: the complaint device is being retained by the customer, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation.The information provided is not sufficient to determine a root cause for the reported failure at this time.Hence, this complaint cannot be confirmed.This complaint file is being closed, should any new information be received in the future, this file will be reopened at that time and updated to reflect the information received.At this 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 to monitor the extent to which this complaint is observed in the field.This report is being filed 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 affiliate in (b)(6) that the arthro rasp 20 downbend *ea device was broken on the border between the grip and shaft.It was not reported if the device was used in surgery, or if there was patient involvement.It was not reported if there were any delays in the surgical procedure, or if a spare device was available for use.There were no reports of any injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of the event was unknown but was noted to have occurred in 2018.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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