Device evaluation: as received, the specimen consists of one unidentified hydro gw std an device; returned lodged within the distal 2.5cm of an extractor device, coiled loose, accompanied by a 1.51cm length of detached polymer jacket material and double-bagged within "zip-lock" style poly biohazard pouches.The batch lot was not provided, which prevents performing a device history records review for any indication of manufacturing defect or anomaly that could have impacted on the event as reported.The specimen presents skive damage 35.0 to 45.2cm from the distal tip exposing 10.2cm of the metallic core wire and additional small areas of jacket removal scattered over the proximal 100cm.The polymer jacket material appears to have been pulled over itself proximally from the distal limit of the skive damage creating and oversized diameter to.04445".The 1.51cm length of detached polymer jacket material presents indications of ductile, tensile overload at each end and a single tear over its entire length.The specimen also presents extensive bend damage located 52.5 to 131.0cm from the distal tip.At this time it is not possible to assign a definitive root cause for the event as reported.As noted in the device instructions for use (dfu), fill catheter or other device with saline solution before and during use to ensure smooth movement of the guidewire within the device." in addition, "do not advance, withdraw or torque the guidewire against resistance until the cause of the resistance has been determined.Excessive force against resistance may result in damage to the guidewire, interfacing device and/or duct." based on the information provided by the supporting documentation, clinical and/or procedural factors appear to have impacted on the event as reported.If any further relevant information is provided, a follow up medwatch report will be filed.
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