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Investigation ¿ evaluation: a representative of (b)(6) hospital (united states) informed cook on 10feb2023 of an issue with a liver access and biopsy set (rpn: labs-100-j-01; lot #: 15025804).The customer reported that there was a hair inside the sealed packaging.The device was unused and did not make patient contact.No adverse effects have been reported.Reviews of the complaint history, device history record (dhr), instructions for use (ifu), and quality control procedures for the device, as well as a visual inspection of returned product, were conducted during the investigation.One unused/sealed device was received.Upon inspection, a hair like fiber was noticed inside the sealed packaging.Additionally, a document-based investigation evaluation was performed.In response to this incident, cook completed a review of the product device master record (dmr) and concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.Cook also reviewed the device history record (dhr).The dhr for lot 15025804 records no complaints or nonconformances.An expanded dhr was performed.Additional lots of the same rpn which were packaged within the date range of 12oct2022 ¿ 07nov2022 for this lot were reviewed.No related complaints were found within these lots.We found related nonconformances, but the nonconforming devices were scrapped, and the entire lot underwent 100% inspection for this failure.Based on the dmr, dhr, and device evaluation, there is indication the complaint device was manufactured out of specification.Cook did not identify any nonconforming material in the field or in house.Cook also reviewed product labeling.The product ifu, [t_labs2_rev1] ¿liver access and biopsy set,¿ provides the following information to the user related to the reported failure mode: ¿how supplied sterilized by ethylene oxide gas in peel-open packages.Intended for one-time use.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, inspection of the returned unused device, and the results of the investigation, it was determined the cause of this event is related to a manufacturing deficiency.The appropriate personnel have been notified.Cook will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per 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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