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(b)(4).Investigation summary: background: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2019, the (4) expedium spine system hex rod , (1) viper prime x-tab polyaxial screw, (2) drill bit was found to be broken during reverse logistics audit of returned device at millstone.There was no patient involvement and no additional information is available.This complaint involves seven (7) devices.Investigation flow: damage.Visual inspection: the 1.2mm drill bit, 8mm - ao (p/n 288320108 lot ng64719) was received by us cq and it was observed that the threaded portion on the distal tip of the drill bit was bent.The complaint condition is confirmed.Device failure/ defect identified? yes.Dimensional inspection: the outer 1.8 + 0 /- 0.05mm of the drill bit got measured.Drawing: mountaineer laminoplasty 1.8mm drill bits, 887017170 rev f.Outer diameter: d = 1.8 + 0 /- 0.05mm.Caliper: ca 215p.Measured diameter = 1.77 mm.Conclusion: the measuring result does show conformity.The design, materials and finishing processes were found to be appropriate for the intended use of this device.Document/ specification review: the following drawing(s) was reviewed: 887017170 rev f.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.Complaint confirmed? yes.Investigation conclusion: a definitive assignable root cause for the post manufacturing damage could not be determined based on the provided information.The reported condition is confirmed.No product design issues or manufacturing discrepancies that would contribute to the reported complaint condition were identified during this investigation.No new, unique or different patient harms were identified because of this evaluation.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post market safety surveillance activities.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.Device history lot: a review of the receiving inspection (ri) for 1.2mm drill bit, 8mm - ao was conducted identifying that lot number ng64719 was released in a single batch.As a result, the ri identified no issues during the manufacturing and release of this device that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer.The ri identified no issues during the manufacturing and release of this device that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer.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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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2019, the (4) expedium spine system hex rod , (1) viper prime x-tab polyaxial screw, (2)drill bit was found to be broken during reverse logistics audit of returned device at millstone.There was no patient involvement and no additional information is available.This complaint involves seven (7) devices.
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