Question about Returning a Used Item with a New One

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Question

A woman borrowed a used opener from her neighbor, and it got damaged. Can she return a new one, or is that considered interest (ribit)?

Answer

It is permitted.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 161 and Chavot Da'at there

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