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Initial reporter name and address: (b)(6).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, during an unspecified paracentesis procedure, a tear was noted at the tip of a micropuncture transitionless access set's sheath upon insertion of the device.Resistance was encountered upon insertion of the device into the femoral artery, over the provided wire guide.The device was removed from the patient, at which point the sheath tip was noted to be torn.Sharp edges were not noted.The package was not damaged.Another device was used to complete the procedure.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unchanged, or unavailable.Summary of event: as reported, during an unspecified paracentesis procedure, a tear was noted at the tip of a micropuncture transitionless access set's sheath upon insertion of the device.Resistance was encountered upon insertion of the device into the femoral artery, over the provided wire guide.The device was removed from the patient, at which point the sheath tip was noted to be torn.Sharp edges were not noted.The package was not damaged.Another device was used to complete the procedure.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.Investigation evaluation: reviews of the complaint history, device history record, drawing, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, personnel interview, 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.A review of complaint history records shows no other related complaints for the lot.The product ifu instructs the user to inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred upon removal from the package.The information provided by the user facility and review of the dmr, dhr, and ifu suggests that there is 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 was unable to determine a definitive conclusion for the cause of this event.Possible reasons for the failure include the patient's anatomy, the nature of the procedure, and/or user handling.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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