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After further review of additional information received the following sections have been updated accordingly g4,g6,h1,h2,h3 and h6.As reported, two breaks were noted on a 6f.070 3.5 100cm vista brite tip extra back-up (xb) guiding catheter.The breaks were observed when the device was removed from the package.The catheter was not used in the patient.The patient had a medical history of heart disease.The device was not resterilized.There was no reported patient injury.The product was not returned for analysis.A review of the product history report (phr) for lot 17987570 revealed no anomalies during the manufacturing and inspection processes that can be associated with the reported complaint.Without the return of the device for analysis, the reported customer complaint, catheter (body/shaft)- separated - during prep, could not be confirmed and no determination of possible contributing factors could be made.Storage conditions (incorrect temperature, lighting, humidity), handling and/or shipping may have contributed to this issue.Although not intended as a mitigation of risk, information for safety is provided in the products labeling with the intent to make the user aware of the risks.According to the instructions for use (ifu), ¿store in a cool, dark, dry place.Do not use if package is open or damaged.Exposure to temperatures above 54°c (130¿) may damage the catheter.¿ users are trained to inspect for kinks and bends, or other signs of damage prior to and during use.Any product with damage is not to be used.With the limited information provided, it is not possible to draw a conclusion about a clinical relationship between the device and the event.Based on the phr review and the information available, there is no indication that the event is related to the device design or manufacturing process.Therefore, no preventative or corrective actions will be taken at this time.
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