(b)(4).The complaint device was returned for analysis.Returned product consisted of an innova stent delivery system (sds) with the stent and yellow safety clip detached.The shaft was kinked at the nose cone.The safety lock was received removed from the innova device.The handle was received closed but was opened during analysis for inspection.There was no damage or irregularities to the handle or the components inside the handle, also all the components were accounted for inside the handle.The stent was received deployed and not attached to the innova delivery system.Inspection of the remainder of the device, apart from the observed damage, revealed no other damage or irregularities.The manufacturing batch record review confirmed that the device met all material, assembly and performance specifications.The most probable root cause is considered handling damage as the event occurred without direct patient contact.(b)(4).
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