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As reported, prior to patient contact during a trans-arterial chemoembolization (tace) procedure, the micro wire guide included with a performer introducer was found to be unraveled upon opening the package of the device.Another device of the same type was used to complete the procedure.There was no impact to the patient.
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Description of event: as reported, prior to patient contact during a trans-arterial chemoembolization (tace) procedure, the micro wire guide included with a performer introducer was found to be unraveled upon opening the package of the device.Another device of the same type was used to complete the procedure.There was no impact to the patient.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, the instructions for use, manufacturing instructions, quality control data, and specifications.The complainant returned rcfn-5.0-18-mpis-nt prior to use to cook for investigation.Physical examination of the returned device showed: one used wire received.The wire coil was elongated.Not totally separated.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.The instructions for use (ifu), provides the following information to the user related to the reported failure mode: how supplied "upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred." 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.Based on the provided evidence and the completed investigation, cook has concluded component failure contributed to this incident.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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