Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unchanged or unavailable.Investigation ¿ evaluation the complaint facility, sydney adventist hosp.Ltd., informed cook on (b)(6) 2022 of an incident involving an indy otw vascular retriever (rpn: indy-8.0-35-55-40, lot: 14662605).It was reported that the device was received with the outer package unsealed.The patient reportedly experienced no adverse effects as a result of this incident.Reviews of the documentation, including the complaint history, device history record, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, quality control procedures and specifications, as well as a visual inspection of the returned device, were conducted during the investigation.One prior to use device was returned inside the packaging for evaluation.Upon a visual examination, it was confirmed that the bottom seal was not present.Adhesive was observed at the top of the chevron seal, as if the package had been opened.The pouch was found to be open at both top and bottom ends.The inner pouch was sealed.Additionally, a document-based investigation evaluation was performed.A review of the device master record (dmr) concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure prior to distribution.A review of the device history record (dhr) for lot 14662605 found no relevant nonconformances that could have contributed to the reported failure mode.It should be noted that there were two additional complaints, in which one (mfg.Report reference #: 1820334-2022-01457) was for the same failure.As there are no other complaints on this lot and there are no other similar complaints received, cook believes that this failure is isolated to the reported devices so no containment actions will be taken.No complaints were received related to the similar lots that were processed at the same time as this complaint device.Based on this information, the device was manufactured out of specification.There is no evidence of nonconforming material in house or in the field.Cook also reviewed product labeling.The product ifu, t_indyotw_rev_5 ¿indy otw vascular retriever,¿ provides the following information to the user related to the reported failure mode: precautions: - visually inspect the product before use to ensure it is undamaged.How supplied: - sterile if package is unopened and undamaged.Do not use the product if there is doubt as to whether the product is sterile.Store in a dark, dry, cool place.Avoid extended exposure to light.Upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred.Based on the information provided, examination of the returned product, and the results of our investigation, a likely cause for the failure was a manufacturing deficiency.The chevron seal was apparent, but the package was opened so it is unclear if the package was opened by the customer.The appropriate personnel have been notified.Per the risk assessment no further action is required.Cook will continue to monitor for similar complaints.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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