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This report is being submitted as part of remediation activities associated with capa 643143, addressing mdr reporting guidance from the fda¿s 1995 preamble, which ensures complaints related to corrections and recalls previously reported to the fda under 21 cfr 806 are now reported as mdrs; this is not a new malfunction/event.Product analysis: upon receipt of the suspect complaint device at medtronic¿s quality laboratory, visual analysis showed the handle components detached from the dcs.The tip-retrieval mechanism appears intact.The trigger moves to fully advance and retracted positions and locks in place when released.The device was returned with the end cap/screw gear snap fit connected.The device was received with the capsule partially opened.Delamination is observed over the nitinol reinforcing frame along the mid-section to the proximal end of the capsule.The spindle hub appears intact with no evidence of damage.Two kinks are observed along the inner member shaft.The flush port is deformed.The tabs are observed to be detached from the male deployment knob component.Conclusion: the device history record was reviewed and showed this product met all manufacturing specifications for product released for distribution.No issues were identified that would have impacted this event.The subject dcs was returned for analysis.The device was received with the handle components detached from the dcs.The tabs are observed to be detached from the male deployment knob component.Thus, confirming the reported event.Delamination was observed over the nitinol reinforcing frame along the mid-section to the proximal end of the capsule.Delamination between the capsule outer polymer and the nitinol frame, typically occur when the capsule is subjected to a bending force.A void may occur over the spindle/paddle interface if a valve has been misloaded; however, voids may also occur due to tracking/positioning in the patient anatomy.Two kinks were observed along the inner member shaft and the flush port was noted to be deformed.The description of the event does not indicate that this damage occurred during the reported issue.Actuator separation is typically associated with broken or damaged snap fit tabs, either one tab or both, which hold the handle together.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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