This is filed to report during preparation, the clip delivery system (cds) could not be flushed.It was reported that during preparation of the cds, the 3-way stopcock and tubing was connected to the flush-port, but was noted that it was blocked.The saline solution was unable to flow into the cds handle to prep the device; therefore, it was discarded.A new cds was used successfully to complete the procedure.There was no patient involvement and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record revealed no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no similar complaints reported from this lot.Based on the information provided a conclusive cause for the reported unable to flush cannot be determined.There is no indication of a product issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.
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