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H3: product analysis of nv-3-4-helix, lot no:228342425 as found condition (condition of returned device): the concerto implant coil was returned for analysis within a shipping box; within an opened concerto implant coil outer carton; within an opened concerto implant coil inner pouch and within a dispenser track.The concerto implant coil was returned within introducer sheath.Visual inspection/damage location details: the concerto implant coil was not secured in the rubber stopper and guidewire clip.The concerto implant pushwire assembly was not returned.The implant coil was found to be detached, stretched and damaged within introducer sheath.The implant coil was unable to be pushed out further from introducer sheath for additional analysis as it was found to be stuck.No other anomalies were observed.Conclusion: based on the device analysis and reported information, the customer¿s report of ¿prod damage/deformed out of pkg¿ was confirmed; however, the pushwire assembly was not returned.It is possible the reported damage occurred during production or upon opening the package and attempting to remove the product or after removing it from the package.Based on the device analysis and reported information, the customer¿s report of ¿pusher kink¿ was unable to be confirmed as the pushwire assembly was not returned.Pushwire damage can occur if the user advances the device against resistance.However, there was not any friction or difficulty during testing or delivery.Therefore, the cause for the pushwire kink could not be confirmed.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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