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It was reported, prior to patient contact for a transurethral vesicoureteral stent implantation procedure, the doctor opened the package of a filiform double pigtail ureteral stent set and found the stent broken and then replaced with a new stent to complete the procedure.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown or unavailable.Correction: d8.Investigation ¿ evaluation it was reported, prior to patient contact for a transurethral vesicoureteral stent implantation procedure, the doctor opened the package of a 'filiform double pigtail ureteral stent set' and found the stent broken and then replaced with a new stent to complete the procedure.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.Reviews of documentation including the complaint history, device history record (dhr), quality control procedures, manufacturing instructions (mi), and instructions for use (ifu), as well as a visual inspection of the returned device, were conducted during the investigation.Upon visual inspection, it was noted the stent was returned in two segments.Cook has concluded that the device was manufactured to specification.Additionally, a document-based investigation evaluation was performed.A review of the device master record (dmr) concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.A review of the dhrs for the reported complaint device lot revealed no recorded non-conformances relevant to the failure mode.A complaint history search identified no other events reported for the related failure mode.Based on the available information, cook has concluded that the device was manufactured to specification and that there is no evidence suggesting nonconforming product exists either in house or in the field.Cook also reviewed product labeling.The product ifu, [t_dpss_rev3] ¿filiform double pigtail stent¿ contains the following information related to the reported failure mode.¿precautions: do not force set components during placement, replacement, or removal.Carefully remove the set components if any resistance is encountered.¿ ¿how supplied upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred.¿ based on the information provided, inspection of the returned device, and the results of the investigation, the cause of the break was not able to be determined for this incident.The appropriate personnel have been notified.Cook will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the risk assessment no further action is required.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 toa death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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