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Investigation evaluation: the product said to be involved was returned in a white plastic bag, provided with the return was an open pouch and open box from the lot number provided in the report.The labels match the product returned.Our laboratory evaluation of the product said to be involved confirmed the cutting wire securing component located near the distal end of the sphincterotome has disconnected from the catheter.Due to the catheter and securing component disconnection, the distal end of the cutting wire is no longer connected to the sphincterotome catheter at the distal end.The securing component has a longer section measuring 3 mm and a shorter section measuring 2 mm therefore no part of the device is missing.The longer section of the anchor has become twisted around the cutting wire.There was no evidence of a cautery application on the cutting wire (blackening of the cutting wire was not observed).A product discrepancy or anomaly that could have contributed to this reported occurrence was not observed.The device history record for the lot number said to be involved was reviewed.A discrepancy or anomaly was not observed with the product that was released for distribution.Investigation conclusion: a visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the cutting wire securing component (anchor) has separated from catheter (w/o detachment).A definitive cause for this observation could not be determined because the actual product handling conditions could not be duplicated in the laboratory setting.This limits our ability to conclusively determine a cause.Separation of the cutting wire securing component and the catheter can occur if the tip of the sphincterotome is over flexed.The instructions for use caution the user with the following comment: ¿do not over flex or bow the tip beyond 90 degrees, as this may damage or cause the cutting wire to break.¿ a factor that can contribute to separation of the cutting wire securing component and the catheter includes manipulating the handle with the catheter in a coiled position or with the precurved stylet inside the cannulating tip.The instructions for use advise the user with the following statement: ¿upon removing the device from the package, uncoil and straighten the sphincterotome.Carefully remove the precurved stylet from the cannulating tip.¿ the instructions for use contain the following precaution: "do not exercise the handle while the device is coiled or the precurved stylet is in place, as this may cause damage to the sphincterotome and render it inoperable." prior to distribution, all tri-tome pc triple lumen sphincterotomes are subjected to a visual inspection and functional test to ensure device integrity.A review of the device history record confirmed that the lot said to be involved met all manufacturing requirements prior to shipment.Corrective action: based on the quality engineering risk assessment no corrective action is warranted at this time.This observation occurred prior to use.A review of the complaint history was conducted.Based on this review, the likelihood of this type of report is rare.Quality assurance will continue to monitor for complaint trends.
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In preparation for a procedure, the user selected a cook tri-tome pc triple lumen sphincterotome.It was reported that the user opened the package and found the cutting wire tip broken.User changed to another of the same device to complete the procedure.This was interpreted as cutting wire broke in one location without detachment and there was no reportable information at this time.Per our evaluation of the product returned on 24 mar 2025, the cutting wire anchor has separated from the tip of the catheter.[subject of report].This occurred prior to patient contact; there was no impact to the patient.
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