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Description of event: as reported, during an abscess drain placement a bentson straight fixed core wire guide unraveled as the device was being removed.The wire guide had been advanced through the abdomen through another manufacturers catheter.As the wire guide was being removed resistance was felt and it unraveled.The procedure had to be restarted with another wire guide and catheter.Investigation ¿ evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device was conducted.A document based investigation was also performed including a review of complaint history, device history record, documentation, drawings, manufacturing instructions, quality control data, and specifications.One wire received used.Inspection found the distal weld was broken resulting in severe coil elongation.The wire was received inserted through a blue flexible stiffener.Stiffener was able to be removed without difficulty.A review of the device history record found no non-conformances related to the reported failure mode.Because there are no related non-conformances, adequate inspection activities have been established, there is objective evidence that the dhr was fully executed, and no other lot related complaints that have been received from the field, it was concluded that there is no evidence that nonconforming product exists in house or in field.A review of complaint history records shows no other complaints associated with the complaint device lot.Cook has also reviewed the product labeling for this device however there is no information that pertains to the reported failure.A review of relevant manufacturing documents was conducted.It was concluded that the device aspect in question was visually/functionally inspected by quality control and no related gaps in production or processing controls were noted.Cook has concluded that a cause for this event cannot be established.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is warranted.Cook will continue to monitor this device via the complaints database for similar complaints.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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