Summary of event: as reported by the distributor, a hair was found inside the packaging of a aurous centimeter vessel sizing catheter.There was no patient involvement.Investigation evaluation: reviews of the complaint history, device history record (dhr), instructions for use (ifu), and quality control procedures were conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned to cook for investigation.A document-based investigation evaluation was performed.A review of the dhr for the complaint lot found no relevant non-conformances.A review of complaint history found no additional relevant complaints for this lot number.The device instructions for use (ifu) states, "do not use the product if there is doubt as to whether the product is sterile.¿ a review of the device master record (dmr) concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.The information provided upon review of the dmr, dhr, and the ifu, suggests that there is evidence the device was manufactured out of specification, however, cook believes this to be an isolated incident, and there is no evidence of additional non-conforming product in house or in the field.Based on the information provided and the results of the investigation, cook has concluded that the cause of this failure is a manufacturing and quality control deficiency.The risk analysis for this failure mode was reviewed and no additional escalation was required.The appropriate personnel have been notified and cook will continue to monitor for similar events.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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