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Correction: d4 investigation ¿ evaluation.It was reported the filiform double pigtail ureteral stent set¿s stent was broken prior to use in the ureterolithotomy procedure.The issue was found when the nurse opened the package and checked the device.The device did not make patient contact.The procedure was completed by using same-type device.The patient did not require any additional intervention due to this occurrence.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.One stent was returned to cook for evaluation.Upon visual inspection, the stent was returned in two segments with the point of separation being slightly uneven.The cause of the break was unable to be determined.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 and the related subassembly lots 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, a potential cause for this event could not be established.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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