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Investigation ¿ evaluation: as reported, during ureteroscopy procedure, the coating of the 'amplatz ultra stiff ptfe double flexible wire guide' flaked off into the patient.Reviews of documentation including the complaint history, device history record (dhr), quality control (qc) procedures and instructions for use (ifu), were conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned to cook for investigation.Two photos were provided, one shows the product label confirming the lot.The second photo appears to be through a scope and shows light blue debris in the patient's anatomy.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 device history record (dhr) found no related non-conformance's that could have contributed to the reported failure mode.A complaint history database search showed no other related complaints associated with the failure mode for the complaint device lot.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 ifu packaged with the device did not provide any information related to the reported issue.Based on the available information, no product returned, and the results of the investigation, cook has concluded a definitive cause could not be determined from the available information.The appropriate personnel have been notified.Cook will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the quality engineering 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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