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It was reported, a thread-like object, which appeared to be peeled coating, was observed protruding from the sheath of the flexor parallel ureteral access sheath and dilators.The issue was identified after the endoscope was inserted through the access sheath during an unspecified procedure.The procedure was completed using another similar device.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.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, unavailable, or unchanged.Correction: d4 (primary udi number) and d8.Investigation ¿ evaluation: it was reported, a thread-like object, which appeared to be peeled coating, was observed protruding from the sheath of the flexor parallel ureteral access sheath and dilators.The issue was identified after the endoscope was inserted through the access sheath during an unspecified procedure.The procedure was completed using another similar device.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.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 the complaint history, device history record (dhr), instructions for use (ifu), manufacturer¿s instructions (mi), and quality control (qc) procedures, as well as a visual inspection of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.One device was returned for investigation in an open package with label.Visual examination noted that the internal sheath coating had peeled and was protruding from the distal tip.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 device history record showed no discrepancies.A review of complaint history records showed no complaints associated with the complaint device lot.Based on the available information, cook has concluded that the device was manufactured to specification and there is no evidence suggesting nonconforming product exists either in house or in the field.The ifu contains the following information related to the reported issue: supplied sterilized by ethylene oxide gas in peel-open packages.Intended for one-time use.Sterile if package is unopened and undamaged.Do not use the product if there is doubt as to whether the product is sterile.Store in a dark, dry, cool place.Avoid extended exposure to light.Upon removal from the package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred.Based upon the available information, inspection of the returned device, and results of the investigation, cook has concluded that the cause for the complaint 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 to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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