Investigation evaluation: a product evaluation was not performed in response to this report because the product said to be involved was not provided to cook for evaluation.The report could not be confirmed.A review of the device history record could not be conducted because the lot number was not provided.Investigation conclusion: we could not conduct a complete investigation because the product said to be involved was not returned for evaluation.A definitive cause for the reported observation could not be determined.To prevent damage to the device, the instructions for use states, "this device should never be coiled in less than an 8-inch (20 cm) diameter." the instructions for use states, "confirm the desired position of the basket sheath relative to the target.Advance the basket out of the sheath by pushing forward on the handle.Caution: pulling on sheath while advancing or retracting basket may damage device, rendering it inoperable." basket deployment difficulties and buckling of the drive wire can occur if the device experiences excessive pressure.Resistance in basket extension and damage to the outer catheter can occur if the elevator of the endoscope is used to deflect the device at a sharp angle.The instructions for use also states, "this device is not compatible with the soehendra lithotriptor or any other mechanical lithotripter.Use of this device with a mechanical lithotripter may result in device failure and/or basket impaction.Surgical intervention may be required if impaction occurs." prior to distribution, all web ii memory extraction baskets are subjected to a visual inspection and functional testing to ensure device integrity.Corrective action: corrective action is not warranted at this time based on the quality engineering risk assessment.Quality assurance will continue to monitor for complaint trends and reassess the risk assessment results as post market feedback continues to become available.
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During an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp), the physician used a cook web ii memory extraction the handle broke near the shrink wrap, exposing the wire [drive wire ruptures through sheath].The user then used mechanical lithotripsy.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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