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Visual inspection was performed on the returned device.The reported separation was confirmed.Production record and corrective and preventative actions (capa) reviews were performed and revealed no indication of a product quality issue.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other similar complaints from this lot.Based on the reported information and the observations from the returned analysis, a definitive cause for the reported separation could not be determined.Possible factors that may cause a separation include, but not limited to, manufacturing or inadvertent mishandling during unpacking/protective sheath/stylet removal.In this case, it is possible that during removal of the mandrel/stylet the tip became separated; however, a conclusive cause cannot be determined.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.E1 correction: initial reporter updated from non-abbott reporter- (b)(6) physician g2 correction: other report source updated; added other- (nmpa).
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