(b)(4).The report that the spring wire guide was kinked was confirmed through examination of the returned sample.One kink was observed towards the distal end of the guide wire body.The guide wire met all relevant dimensional and functional requirements, and a device history record review was performed with no relevant findings.During normal assembly, the kinked portion of the guidewire would be protected within the protective tubing of the advancer assembly, however, the end cap was missing from the returned assembly.Based on the customer report and sample received, the potential root cannot be determined as it cannot be confirmed when the damage occurred.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for complaints of this nature.
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