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Initial reporter name and address: (b)(6).Pma/510(k) number: k171764.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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As reported, prior to use for an unknown procedure, the tip of a safe-t-j amplatz extra-stiff support wire guide was found to be stretched upon opening the device package.The package was not damaged.The wire was not used, and another device of the same type was used to complete the procedure.The patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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Summary of event: as reported, prior to use for an unknown procedure, the tip of a safe-t-j amplatz extra-stiff support wire guide was found to be stretched upon opening the device package.The package was not damaged.The wire was not used, and another device of the same type was used to complete the procedure.The patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.Investigation evaluation: reviews of the complaint history, device history record, instructions for use (ifu), and quality control procedures were conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned to cook for investigation.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 states, ¿upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred.¿ the information provided upon review of the dmr, dhr, and ifu provides evidence the device was manufactured to specification.There is no evidence of 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 component failure unrelated to the design or manufacturing of the complaint device contributed to this event.It is possible that the damage to the wire was caused by an external force, but this cannot definitively be determined based on the information available.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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