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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unchanged, or unavailable.Event summary: as reported, the wire of a micropuncture transitionless stiffened cannula access set unraveled and elongated while in the needle and in 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 (dhr), the instructions for use, manufacturing instructions, and quality control data.In response to this incident, cook completed a review of the dhr.The dhr for lot complaint device lot records no non-conformances.A database search for complaints on the reported lot found no additional lot related complaints from the field.The introducer component for lot records no non-conformances.As 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 non-conforming product exists in house or in field.The instructions for use (ifu), provides the following information to the user related to the reported failure mode: precautions ¿do not attempt to insert or withdraw the wire guide and/or introducer if resistance is felt.¿ ¿withdrawal or manipulation of the distal spring coil portion of the mandril wire guide through a needle tip may result in breakage.¿ 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.It¿s possible that the wire was removed through the needle although further information is not available from the customer in this complaint.This is warned against in the product precautions included in the device instructions for use.Cook has concluded possible user error as being the cause of this incident.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is warranted.Cook medical 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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