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D2a- additional common names: gbo catheter, nephrostomy, general & plastic surgery; lje catheter, nephrostomy d2b- additional product codes: gbo; lje.H3 - device evaluated by mfg.? device has been returned, and preliminary evaluation has been performed.However, our investigation is ongoing, and device evaluation summary will be included in our follow up report once our investigation has been completed.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 or that a death or serious injury occurred; nor is it admission 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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Investigation ¿ evaluation: it was reported that a hair-like fiber was noted in the sealed packaging of an ultrathane mac-loc locking loop multipurpose drainage set.The device was not opened or used and made no patient contact.Reviews of documentation including the complaint history, device history record (dhr), instructions for use (ifu), and quality control procedures, as well as a visual inspection of the returned device, were conducted during the investigation.One ultrathane mac-loc locking loop multipurpose drainage set was received sealed and unused.A visual examination confirmed that foreign matter (a single strand, black in appearance, from an unknown source) was present within the sealed packaging.It has been determined that the device was manufactured outside of specification.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 dhr for the reported complaint device lot did not reveal any quality control discrepancies.A complaint history search identified no other events reported for the related failure mode.Based on the available information, cook has concluded that there is no evidence suggesting nonconforming product exists either in house or in the field.Cook also reviewed product labeling.The current instructions for use [ifu__multi2_rev1] is packaged with this device.The product ifu states the following in consideration of the reported failure mode: how supplied: upon the removal from the package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred.Based on the information provided, inspection of the returned device, and the results of the investigation, cook has determined that the primary cause of the issue is manufacturing related.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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