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The device was received, the investigation could not be completed, and no conclusion could be drawn, as product is entering the complaint system.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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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Visual inspection: the 12.0mm protection slv straight for 8mm-11mm nails (p/n: 03.010.435, lot number: 6531047) was received at us cq.Visual inspection of the complaint device showed the device was assembled with its mating component (03.010.433, covered under pi-15796328192476937) and had no damage or defects.Functional test: a functional assessment was performed.The complaint device can be assembled and disassembled with the mating component (03.010.433).The condition is not able to be replicated.Dimensional inspection: specified dimensions: shaft inner diameter = 12.200 +0.043/-0 mm.Measured dimensions: shaft inner diameter= 12.21 mm, conforming device used ¿ gauge pins gp32.Document/specification review: no design issues or discrepancies were identified.Complaint confirmed? no.Investigation conclusion: this complaint is not confirmed as no defects, damage, or lack of functionality is observed.No root cause could definitively be determined for the reported complaint condition.No new, unique or different patient harms were identified as a result of this evaluation.There was no indication that a design or manufacturing issue contributed to the complaint.No design issues were observed during the document/specification review.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post market safety surveillance activities.Device history: part number: 03.010.435, synthes lot number: 6531047, supplier lot number: n/a, release to warehouse date: 16may2011, expiration date: n/a, supplier: avalign technologies-nemcomed.No ncrs were generated during production.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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