Summary of event: as reported, there was foreign matter/body noted in a micropuncture transitionless access set.A replacement device was used for the procedure.Investigation evaluation: reviews of the complaint history, device history record, and quality control procedures were conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned to cook for investigation.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 related complaints associated with the complaint device lot.Because there were 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 additional nonconforming product exists in house or in the field.The information provided upon review of the dmr, dhr, and ifu suggest that the device was manufactured out of specification.Based upon the available information, cook has concluded that the main cause of failure is manufacturing/quality control related.Adequate inspections have been established, as all lots are 100% inspected to capture this failure mode.The appropriate personnel have been notified and cook will continue to monitor for similar events.Per the quality engineering 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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