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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unchanged, or unavailable.Summary of event: it was reported that prior to an unspecified procedure, foreign matter was found inside the packaging of a performer introducer.The device did not make contact with the patient and the procedure was completed using another new unspecified device.There were no adverse effects to the patient reported.Investigation evaluation: reviews of the complaint history, device history record, instructions for use (ifu) and quality control procedures were conducted during the investigation.A visual inspection of the returned device and unused product was also conducted.The complaint device was returned to cook for investigation.A dirt-like foreign matter was inside the outer sealed packaging.Cook completed a review of the device history record (dhr).The dhr for the reported lot found one relevant non-conformance on two devices, however, the devices were reworked, and the lot was re-inspected 100%.A database search for complaints reported on the complaint lot reveals no additional complaints at this time.Therefore, cook determined that no nonconforming product exists in house or in the field.The instructions for use (ifu) provides the following information relevant to the reported failure mode: ¿do not use the product if there is a doubt to whether it is sterile.¿ cook has concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.Based on the available information and results of the investigation, cook has concluded that a manufacturing/quality control deficiency was the cause of this failure.It was determined that the complaint device was manufactured out of specification.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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