Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unchanged or unavailable.Correction - h6 - device code desc 1/ device code 1.H6 ¿ method code: device not returned (4114).Investigation - evaluation: a review of documentation including the complaint history, drawing, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, quality control and specifications of the device was conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, a physical examination could not be performed.However, a document-based investigation evaluation was conducted.It was concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.The risks associated with these devices are acceptable when weighed against the benefits.A review of the device history record could not be performed, as lot and rpn information was not provided by the facility.The ifu supplied with the mac-loc drainage catheters instruct that ¿the product should be inspected prior to use to ensure no damage has occurred.¿ based on the information provided, no returned product and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause can be traced to manufacturing and a quality control deficiency.Appropriate measures have been taken to address this failure mode.The appropriate personnel have been notified.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.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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