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Investigation - evaluation it was reported that foreign matter was found within the packaging of a cook chest drain valve (c-cdv-1) from lot 13544911.Cook became aware of this event on 10mar2021 upon being notified by common cents ems supply llc.The failure was noted by a distributor prior to the device being shipped to the user facility.A review of the complaint history, device history record (dhr), instructions for use (ifu), and quality control, as well as a visual inspection of both the complaint device as well as unused product, was conducted during the investigation.One sealed device was returned to cook for evaluation.Upon inspection, foreign matter was noted within the pouch.As such, cook confirmed that this device was manufactured out of specification.Additionally, a document-based investigation evaluation was performed.A review of the device master record (dmr) concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.A review of the design history file (dhf) showed that this device is both safe and effective for its intended use.A review of the dhr for the reported complaint device lot (13544911) revealed no recorded nonconformances.A database search did not identify any other events associated with the reported device lot.Given this information, cook has concluded that there is no evidence suggesting additional nonconforming product exists either in house or in field.Cook also reviewed product labeling.Instructions for use (ifu) document c_t_cdv_rev4 [cook chest drain valve] is packaged with this device.The product ifu states the following in consideration of the reported failure mode: ¿how supplied sterile if packaged is unopened or undamaged.Do not use the product if there is doubt as to whether the product is sterile¿.Upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred.¿ based on the information provided, inspection of the returned product, and the results of our investigation, cook has concluded that this event can be attributed to a manufacturing and quality control deficiency.The appropriate personnel have been notified.Cook will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the 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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