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Product complaint # (b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Investigation summary: the complaint device was received and evaluated.Visual observation reveals the cutting side of the distal tip of the reamer appears worn and dull possibly from heavy use.Thus, the complaint can be confirmed.This failure is typical of excessive abuse of the device and therefore can be attributed to field wear.An mre cannot be performed as the lot number is unknown.At this point in time, 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.(b)(4).The lot number is unknown.
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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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.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.Additional information: investigation summary - the complaint device was received and evaluated.Visual observation reveals the cutting side of the distal tip of the reamer appears worn and dull possibly from heavy use.Thus, the complaint can be confirmed.This failure is typical of excessive abuse of the device and therefore can be attributed to field wear.An mre cannot be performed as the lot number is unknown.At this point in time, 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.
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