The reported oad and guide wire were received for analysis.The oad was fractured at the distal edge of the crown, and the fractured segment of the driveshaft was engaged on the guide wire.No additional damage was observed on the oad or guide wire.Scanning electron microscopy was performed on the fracture faces and identified fatigue striations.It is hypothesized that this driveshaft underwent excessive flexing near the crown due to spinning in excessive tortuosity or resistance that pushed the driveshaft into a tight bend shape, although the exact root cause of the fracture is undetermined.The coronary oas instructions for use states, "never force the crown if any resistance is felt within the vessel as vessel perforation may occur.If resistance is felt, retract the crown, while monitoring the cause of the resistance, and immediately stop treatment.Use fluoroscopy to analyze the situation and to monitor the cause of the resistance." at the conclusion of the device analysis, the reported event of a driveshaft fracture was confirmed.The device history record for this oad lot number has been reviewed.No issues or discrepancies were noted during this review that would have contributed to the reported event.The device met material, assembly, and quality control requirements.The material inspection report for this guide wire lot number has been reviewed.No issues or discrepancies were noted during this review that would have contributed to the reported event.The device met material, assembly, and quality control requirements.(b)(4).
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