The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
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The reported event is confirmed cause unknown.Visual evaluation noted the sample was provided in a large ziploc bag with the original bard pouch.Dimensional evaluation noted dimensional requirements per cd-7068-xx state the od to be 0.079" ± 0.002", tip id to be 0.043" ± 0.002" , and guidewire to be 0.038" ± 0.001".When evaluating the sample, a separation could be located from the suture port hole to the end of the stent.This separation is seen when the suture is pulled from the stent; however, the suture was not provided for evaluation.The od was measured at 0.0793" using a laser micrometer.The tip id was measuring a using a 0.043" pin gauge.A 0.038" guidewire passed through the sample without hesitation.Also received 3 photo samples.First photo sample shows top view of sorbafix packaging.Second photo sample shows packaging label of sorbafix including product catalog number, batch number, and expiration date.Fourth photo sample shows 4 small black screws on green background.Root cause could not be identified.Although a root cause could not be definitively identified, based on the risk documentation review, a potential root cause for this type of failure could be user does not handle with care, bends sharply.However, there was insufficient information to confirm this potential root cause.The dhr review did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and states the following: "avoid improper handling of stent such as bending, kinking, tearing, etc.Misuse could damage the overall integrity of the stent." "care should be exercised when removing the stent from inner polybag so as not to cause tearing or fragmentation." "the insertion of a ureteral stent should only be done by those individuals who have comprehensive training in the techniques and risks of the procedure." h11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.H3 other text: the actual/suspected device was inspected.
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