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(b)(6).This report includes information known at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.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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Summary of event: as reported, prior to an unknown procedure, an advance 35 lp low profile balloon catheter's sterile package was found to be unsealed on one side.The procedure was completed using another device.There were no adverse effects to the patient.Investigation evaluation: reviews of the complaint history, device history record, instructions for use (ifu) and quality control procedures were conducted during the investigation.A visual inspection of the complaint device was also conducted.One prior-to-use device was received for investigation.The bottom of the package showed no signs of adhesive.A document-based investigation evaluation was performed.No related non-conformances were found, and there have been no other reported complaints for this lot number.The product ifu warns ¿supplied sterilized by ethylene oxide gas in peel-open packages.Sterile if package is unopened or undamaged.Do no use the product if there is doubt as to whether the product is sterile.¿ the information provided upon review of the dmr, dhr, ifu, and investigation of the returned device suggests that there is evidence the device was manufactured out of specification; however, there is no evidence of additional non-conforming devices in-house or in the field.Cook has concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.Based on the information provided and the results of the investigation, cook has concluded that a manufacturing/quality control deficiency contributed to this incident.The risk analysis for this failure mode was reviewed and no additional escalation was required.The appropriate personnel have been notified and cook will continue to monitor for similar events.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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