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Summary of event: as reported, while separating an order, a hair like foreign body was found in the packaging of a roadrunner the firm lt hydrophilic wire guide.There was no patient involvement.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 of the provided photo was also conducted.The complaint device was not returned to cook for investigation; however, a photo of the device provided by the customer shows a hair like fiber in the packaging.A document-based investigation evaluation was performed.A review of the device history record found one relevant non-conformance on three devices; however, all affected product was reworked prior to release.A review of complaint history found no additional relevant complaints for this lot number.The device instructions for use (ifu) states, ¿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.¿ 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, ifu, and investigation of the provided photo suggests that there is evidence the device was manufactured out of specification.Although one relevant non-conformance was noted on the complaint lot, all non-conforming product was reworked, there are 100% inspections in place to capture this non-conformance, adequate inspection activities have been established, there is objective evidence that the dhr was fully executed, and no other lot-related complaints have been received from the field.Therefore, it was concluded that there is no evidence that additional non-conforming product exists in house or in the field.Based on the information provided and the results of the investigation, cook has concluded that the cause of this failure was a manufacturing and quality control deficiency.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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