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Visual inspection and functional testing were performed on the returned device.The reported leak 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 leak could not be determined.There was no leak noted to the device during preparation, which suggests a product quality issue did not contribute to the reported difficulties.Return device analysis noted the guide wire notch was stretched, and a tear was noted in outer member proximal from the guidewire notch.In this case, it is possible that since there was stretching noted on the device, the material was weakened and possibly interacted with an accessory device, such that it became damaged (tore) and subsequently resulted in the reported leak; however, since limited information was provided, it is unknown when or how the noted stretching occurred and therefore 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.
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