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Correction: d4 (expiration date, primary udi number), h4 (device mfg date) investigation evaluation as reported, during a lithotripsy procedure the "entire tip" of a cookâ® single-use holmium laser fiber broke off inside the patient's body.The broken piece was removed from the patient's body using an unspecified stone basket.The procedure was completed with a second unspecified fiber.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.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), were conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed.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 showed no discrepancies related to the reported failure mode.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 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_h30s_rev1] ¿h-30 holmium laser fiber (single-use)¿ contains the following information related to the reported failure mode.¿warning do not bend fiber at sharp angles.¿ ¿precautions.Never subject fiberoptics to sharp bends in handling, use, or storage.¿ ¿how supplied.Upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred.¿ based on the information provided, no product returned, and the results of the investigation, the cause of the failure mode was unable to be determined.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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