The device was not returned for evaluation.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other similar incidents and/or complaints reported from this lot.Based on the information provided, a definitive cause for the tip detachment was likely due to operational context.It is likely that the tip separation was the result of inadvertent mishandling prior to use.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
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It was reported that during preparation of the supera self expanding stent system (sess), when attempting to load the sess over the guide wire, the tip was noted to be missing.There was a new scrub tech prepping the devices and it is likely the tech pulled on the tip, causing the separation.The device was not used.There was no clinically significant delay in the procedure and no patient involvement.No additional information was provided.
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