Device analysis conclusion: the oad was received at csi for analysis.
Visual examination revealed a bend in the driveshaft near the proximal edge of the crown and fractured driveshaft filars within the saline sheath.
One of the filars was protruding from the saline sheath.
The fractured section was sent for scanning electron microscopy analysis, which revealed the driveshaft had fractured due to excessive torsional forces and fatigue.
Although the root cause of the driveshaft damage and fractured filars is not conclusive, it is likely the result of localized, elevated stress levels applied to the driveshaft while spinning.
The shaft damage prevented the oad from functioning as intended during functional testing.
As the original guidewire was not returned for analysis, it could not be determined if it was damaged or contributed to the fracture.
The device history record for this device lot number has been reviewed.
No issues or discrepancies were noted during this review that would have contributed to the reported event and the device met material, assembly, and quality control requirements prior to distribution.
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