(b)(4).The device has been received for analysis; however, the analysis has not yet been completed.Upon completion of the failure analysis of the complaint device, if there is any further relevant information from that review, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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Block h6 impact codes: code f1001 is being used to capture the reportable issue of aborted/cancelled procedure.Block h10: the device has been received for analysis; however, the analysis has not yet been completed.Upon completion of the failure analysis of the complaint device, if there is any further relevant information from that review, a supplemental medwatch will be filed.Block h10: the returned spy super sheath cbde was analyzed, and a visual evaluation noted that only the sheath was returned as the actual product.The broken tip was enclosed.The returned product was investigated and it was confirmed that the sheath tube was torn off at the 95 mm point from the tip of the sheath.Magnifying observation was conducted on the torn-off portion.It was observed that there was a broken section on the sheath tube that might had been made by a sharp instrument.It also looked like the rest of the broken part was detached/torn-off when the sheath was pulled out during the procedure.No other issues with the device were noted.The reported event was confirmed.Per the external manufacturer's analysis report, it is likely that the sheath was damaged by a sharp instrument resulting in the reported event of sheath bend and subsequent break.Therefore, based on that information, the conclusion code selected for this investigation is unintended use error caused or contributed to event, which indicates that the interaction between the user and device, or sample, caused or contributed to the error.A review of the manufacturing documentation for this device revealed that no anomalies or deviations related to the event occurred during manufacturing.A search of the complaint database confirmed that no similar complaints exist for the specified lot.A labeling review was performed and, from the information available, this device was used per the instructions for use (ifu) / product label.Correction: block g4 updated to exempt.
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