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As reported, during an unknown procedure, a performer introducer leaked between the hub and shaft of the device.An unknown amount of blood loss was reported; however, it is unknown if a transfusion was required, as the user reported "borderline transfusion".Additional information has been requested, but has not yet been received.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unchanged, or unavailable.Summary of event: as reported, during an unknown procedure, a performer introducer leaked between the hub and shaft of the device.An unknown amount of blood loss was reported; however, it is unknown if a transfusion was required, as the user reported "borderline transfusion".Additional information was requested; however, was not received.Investigation evaluation: reviews of the complaint history, device history record, drawing, documentation, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, quality control, and specifications were conducted during the investigation.A visual inspection and functional test of the complaint device was also conducted.The complaint device was returned to cook for investigation.A leak test confirmed a leak where the tubing enters the cap.The cap was removed, and a hole was noted in the flare.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.Evidence from the complaint file, device history record, complaint history, validations, manufacturing documents, and device failure analysis suggests that the device was manufactured to specification.There is no evidence of nonconforming devices from the complaint lot in house or in the field.The product ifu instructs the user to inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred upon removal from the package.Based on the information provided and the results of the investigation, cook has concluded that the event was caused by a component failure.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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