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This report includes information known at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.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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As reported, during an unspecified procedure, a micropuncture transitionless stiffened cannula access set's catheter separated in the patient's femoral artery upon insertion of the device.The separated fragment was removed with a snare, and the procedure was completed without opening the patient.There was no harm to the patient.Per the physician, the complaint device was not faulty; the catheter separated due to the patient's scar tissue.Additional information has been requested.
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Summary of event: as reported, during an unspecified procedure, a micropuncture transitionless stiffened cannula access set's catheter separated in the patient's femoral artery upon insertion of the device.The separated fragment was removed with a snare, and the procedure was completed without opening the patient.There was no harm to the patient.Per the physician, the complaint device was not faulty; the catheter separated due to the patient's scar tissue.Investigation evaluation: reviews of the complaint history, device history record (dhr), instructions for use (ifu), and quality control procedures were conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned to cook for investigation.A document-based investigation evaluation was performed.A review of the device history record and complaint history found no relevant discrepancies or additional relevant complaints on the final or sub-assembly lots.The product ifu states ¿do not attempt to insert or withdraw the wire guide and/or introducer if resistance is felt.¿ a review of the device master record (dmr) concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.The information provided upon review of the dmr, dhr, and ifu suggests that there is evidence the device was manufactured to specification.Based on the information provided and the results of the investigation, cook has concluded that the patient¿s scarred anatomy likely contributed to this event.Per the physician, the complaint device was not faulty; the catheter separated due to the patient's scar tissue.The risk analysis for this failure mode was reviewed, and no additional escalation was required.The appropriate personnel have been notified, and cook will continue to monitor for similar events.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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