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Investigation ¿ evaluation: (b)(6) hospital (united states) informed cook on 20jul2021 of an incident involving a labs-100-j-01 (liver access and biopsy set) from lot 13589436.It was reported that the top of the catheter broke, with the distal portion also damaged.There were no adverse effects to the patient that were reported due to this occurrence.Reviews of documentation including the complaint history, device history record, quality control, and the instructions for use (ifu), as well as interviews with personnel and a visual inspection of the returned device, were conducted during the investigation.One used device was received; the flare came out of the 5fr hub on the black tubing.Bunching of the black material was noted at approximately 6.7 from the distal tip and was approximately 4mm in length.Cook has concluded that the device was manufactured to specification.Additionally, a document-based investigation evaluation was performed.A review of the device master record concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.A review of the dhrs for the reported complaint device lot (1358943 ) revealed no non-conformances.A review of the related subassembly lots ic13417823 and ic13498993 revealed possible related nonconformances; however, all product was checked 100% and all nonconforming products were scrapped.There are no additional complaints on lot 13589436.A database search did not identify any other events associated with the reported device lot.Based on the available information, cook has concluded that there is no evidence suggesting nonconforming product exists either in house or in field.Cook also reviewed product labeling.The current instructions for use [t_labs2_rev1] state the following: "warnings extreme care must be exercised during manipulation and withdrawal of catheter to prevent pulling catheter apart.How supplied upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred." based on the available information, inspection of the returned device, and the results of the investigation, cook has concluded that component failure unrelated to manufacturing or design deficiencies contributed to this incident.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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