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It was reported the ncompass nitinol tipless stone extractor¿s yellow support sheath separated from near the handle during transurethral ureter/renal pelvis laser lithotripsy (right side).The device was tested before use, during preparation stage.The device did not make patient contact.The procedure was completed by using another same-type device.As reported, the patient did not experience any adverse effects or require any additional procedures 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).Investigation ¿ evaluation.It was reported the ncompass nitinol tipless stone extractor¿s yellow support sheath separated from near the handle during transurethral ureter/renal pelvis laser lithotripsy (right side).The device was tested before use, during preparation stage.The device did not make patient contact.The procedure was completed by using another same-type device.As reported, the patient did not experience any adverse effects or require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.Reviews of documentation including the complaint history, device history record (dhr), quality control procedures, specifications, manufacturing instructions (mi), and instructions for use (ifu), as well as a visual inspection and functional test of the returned device, were conducted during the investigation.One basket was returned to cook for evaluation.Upon visual inspection, the basket sheath and support tubing were noted to be broken near the handle.A functional test of the basket was performed and the basket formation was unable to be opened.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 discrepancies reported for this failure mode.A review of complaint history records found one other related complaint associated with the failure mode for the complaint device lot.However, due to the individual nature of the manufacturing and inspection process for the devices in the lots, it is unlikely that these events are an indication of device issue within the entire 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 contains the following in relation to the reported failure mode: precaution: the device is conductive.Avoid contact with any electrified instrument.Precaution: enclose the device in the sheath before removing from the tray/holder.Precaution: do not use excessive force to manipulate this device.Damage to the device may occur.Based upon the available information, inspection of the returned device, and results of the investigation, cook has concluded that the 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 to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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