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It was reported by a distributor that there was foreign matter noted inside of a sealed package for a cook cervical ripening balloon w/stylet.No adverse effects were reported as the issue was noted prior to entering a user facility.Investigation - evaluation.Reviews of the complaint history, device history record, instructions for use (ifu), specifications, and quality control procedures and a visual inspection of the device were conducted during the investigation.One unopened package containing a cook cervical ripening balloon w/stylet was returned for investigation.Visual examination confirmed a brown particle of unknown origin loose inside the sealed package.A document-based investigation evaluation was performed.No related non-conformances were found, and there have been no other reported complaints for this lot number.There is no evidence of additional nonconforming devices from the complaint lot in house or in the field.There were no identified gaps in the device specifications or quality control procedures.Current controls are in place to mitigate the occurrence of this failure mode by inspecting the device prior to device distribution.The device is packaged with instructions for use which state, ¿sterile if package is unopened or undamaged.Do not use the product if there is doubt as to whether the product is sterile.Store in a dark, dry, cool place.Avoid extended exposure to light.Upon removal from the package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred." based on the information available, investigation has concluded that the event can be traced to a manufacturing incident.We will continue our monitoring of similar complaints and have notified the appropriate personnel of this event.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is required.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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