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As reported, rust was found within the packaging on a fallopian tube catheterization set.The packaging was not damaged, and the seal was intact.The device did not make patient contact.Another device of the same type was used to continue the procedure.No adverse effects were reported for this incident.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.Event summary: as reported, rust was found within the packaging on a fallopian tube catheterization set.The packaging was not damaged, and the seal was intact.The device did not make patient contact.Another device of the same type was used to continue the procedure.No adverse effects were reported for this incident.Investigation - evaluation: reviews of the complaint history, device history record, instructions for use, and quality control procedures and a visual inspection of the device were conducted during the investigation.One device set was returned in an unopened package for evaluation.One of the wire guides had patches of discoloration visible through clear packaging.The package was opened, and the.035" wire guide was removed from the holder.Patches of discoloration were randomly seen all along the guide.A document-based investigation evaluation was performed.No relevant nonconformances were recorded, and there have been no other reported complaints for this lot number.There is no evidence of additional nonconforming devices from the complaint lot in house or in the field.A review of relevant manufacturing documents was conducted.It was concluded that the device aspect in question was functionally inspected by quality control and no notable gaps in production or processing controls were noted.Sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.The device is provided with instructions for use which state, ¿upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred.¿ based on the available information, cook has concluded that a cause for this event could not be determined.Cook will continue monitoring of similar complaints and has notified the appropriate personnel of this event.Per a review of 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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