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H3: device evaluation anticipated but not yet begun.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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Summary of event: as reported by a distributor, foreign matter was noted in a roadrunner the firm lt hydrophilic wire guide's sterile package.Because this was noted within a distribution facility, there was no patient involvement.Investigation evaluation: reviews of the complaint history, device history record (dhr), instructions for use (ifu), and quality control procedures were conducted during the investigation.A visual inspection of the complaint device and customer provided photos were also conducted.The complaint device was returned to cook for investigation.Foreign matter was noted inside of the packaging.A document-based investigation evaluation was performed.A review of the device history record and complaint history found no discrepancies or additional complaints on the complaint lot.The product ifu states, ¿supplied sterilized by ethylene oxide gas in peel-open packages.Intended for one-time use.Sterile if package is unopened and undamaged.Do not use the product if there is doubt as to whether the product is sterile.Store in a dark, dry, cool place.Avoid extended exposure to light.Upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred.¿ 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 returned device, customer provided photos, complaint file, ifu, dmr, and dhr suggests that there is evidence that the device was manufactured out of specification.However, cook has concluded that this issue is an isolated incident, and there is no evidence of additional nonconforming devices in house or out in the field.Based on the information provided and the results of the investigation, cook has concluded manufacturing and quality control deficiencies contributed to this incident.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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