As reported, it was noted that there are drops of fluid inside the sterile package of a 5f avanti plus standard (std) sheath introducer.It is noted that it is a condense water and it is mostly the explanation.There was no reported patient injury.No damages were noted to packaging of the device.The event did not cause a clinically relevant increase in the duration of the procedure.The event did not cause a condition that requires hospitalization or significant prolongation of existing hospitalization.The product was not returned for analysis.Three pictures were received.All the three pictures show the cap of a csi product, where fluid inside of the sterile package can be observed.No other details of the products can be noticed from the attached pictures.A product history record (phr) review of lot 17676606 revealed no anomalies or non-conformances during the manufacturing and inspection processes that can be associated with the reported event.The reported ¿packaging/pouch/box ¿ foreign material in sterile package¿ could not be confirmed as the device was not returned for analysis.Ftir analysis is required in order to stablish if fluid is inherent to the product specifications or it is foreign material.The exact cause of the reported event could not be conclusively determined.It should be noted that medical fluid is applied to the device during the manufacturing process.Medical fluid is inherent to the manufacturing process of the device and not considered foreign.However, as the customer is not aware of the manufacturing process of the unit, this material could appear as foreign, and the presence of the substance was confirmed.It should be noted that the medical fluid is biocompatible, and these devices are safe to be used with the fluid.The medical fluid is intended to lubricate the interaction between the vessel dilator and the gasket component.According to the instructions for use, which is not intended as a mitigation of risk, ¿do not use if package is open or damaged.¿ standard clinical practice calls for inspection of the device and packaging prior to use in the patient.If the user notes anything unusual, they are urged to discontinue use of the device and exchange for another.Without the return of the device, the composition of the fluid in the package could not be determined.Neither the phr review, the photographs suggest that the event experienced by the customer could be related to the manufacturing process; therefore, no corrective/preventive action will be taken at this time.
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