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Additional information provided in d.9., h.3., h.6.And h.11.One opened probe was received with a broken off needle, without a tip protector, in a bag, for the report.The sample was visually inspected and found to be nonconforming with the needle broken off at the stiffener sleeve.No wear assessment could be performed due to probe needle broken condition.A review of the device history record traceable to the lot number obtained from the device¿s radio frequency identification (rfid) tag, indicates that the reported product was processed and released according to the reported product¿s acceptance criteria.The investigation conducted a non-conformance review of the reported lot number.No deviations were identified, and all corresponding production release specifications defined in the device master record were met.Based on the evaluation of the information and materials received, the investigation was unable to identify the root cause or origin of the reported event.Additionally, no manufacturing-related deficiencies were found that potentially could have contributed to the complaint.The complaint evaluation conforms the probe had a broken tip.The reported bent needle could not be confirmed due to the broken condition of the probe.How and when the tip became broken cannot be determined from this evaluation.The most likely root cause is handling at any point after the probe was shipped from the manufacturing site.As the root cause and its origin are inconclusive, further investigative or manufacturing actions are not warranted at this time as an exact root cause for the broken needle could not be determined from this evaluation.All probes are 100% visually inspected and tested for actuation, aspiration, and cut during manufacturing.Any non-conformances found are removed from the lot and scrapped.Receipt of additional relevant information or supporting materials will prompt a re-evaluation of the complaint investigation.Complaint data for all company products is reviewed monthly to monitor for adverse trends.During the last review, no adverse trends were observed for the reported product and event combination.Quality assurance has reviewed this complaint and will continue to monitor data for evidence of adverse trending and take further action, as appropriate.No further action warranted at this time.The manufacturer internal reference number is: (b)(4).
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