The oad was returned with the guide wire engaged.Significant resistance was noted when attempting to remove the guide wire.Visual analysis confirmed fractured driveshaft filars at the proximal side of the crown, however, the driveshaft was not fully separation.Scanning electron microscope analysis of the fractured filars revealed evidence of fatigue which is an indication that the driveshaft was spun in a high stress environment.Diagnostic analysis identified a stall event.The exact root cause of the reported events were unable to be determined.The device history record for this oad lot number has been reviewed.No issues or discrepancies were noted during this review that would have contributed to the reported event.The device met material, assembly, and quality control requirements.(b)(4).
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