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As reported, a universa firm ureteral stent set was intended to be used for an unknown procedure.Upon opening the package, the stent was separated.The tether was still attached to the stent.A new device was used to complete the procedure.This occurred prior to patient contact.No adverse effects or additional procedures were reported due to this occurrence.
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Event description: as reported, a universa firm ureteral stent set was intended to be used for an unknown procedure.Upon opening the package, the stent was separated.The tether was still attached to the stent.A new device was used to complete the procedure.This occurred prior to patient contact.No adverse effects or additional procedures were reported due to this occurrence.Investigation ¿ evaluation: a visual inspection of the returned device and interview of personnel was conducted.A document based investigation was also performed including a review of complaint history, device history record (dhr), drawing, specifications, manufacturing instructions, the instructions for use (ifu), and quality control data.One universa firm ureteral stent was returned for investigation.Inspection of the returned device noted: the device was returned in a prior to use condition in open packaging.The stent was returned in two segments and it appeared to be a mating fracture.A review of the device history record found no non-conformances related to the reported failure mode.A review of complaint history records shows no other complaints associated with the complaint device lot.The relevant manufacturing documents were reviewed, and it was concluded that the stent shape was adequately inspected during quality control.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.¿ the cause of the separated stent was unable to be determined.The risk analysis for this failure mode was reviewed, and it was determined that no actions are required.We will continue to monitor 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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