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As reported, during an unknown procedure, the hub fell off of a beacon tip torcon nb advantage angiographic catheter while flushing the device.Another same type device was used to complete the procedure.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient's body.The patient did not experience any adverse effects or require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.
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Summary of event: as reported, during an unknown procedure, the hub fell off of a beacon tip torcon nb advantage angiographic catheter while flushing the device.Another same type device was used to complete the procedure.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient's body.The patient did not experience any adverse effects or require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.Investigation evaluation: reviews of the complaint history, device history record (dhr), instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, and quality control procedures were conducted during the investigation.A visual inspection and dimensional verification of the returned device was also conducted.The complaint device was returned to cook for investigation.The hub was not attached to the shaft and the hub was not returned.A document-based investigation evaluation was performed.No related non-conformances were found, and there have been no other reported complaints for this lot number.The instructions for use (ifu).It states: ¿inspect the packaging and device to verify no damage.Do not use the product if the catheter or packaging is damaged.¿ a review of the device master record (dmr) concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.The information provided upon 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.Based on the information provided and the results of the investigation, cook has concluded that a component failure, unrelated to the design or manufacturing of the complaint device, likely contributed to this incident.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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