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It was reported, during transurethral ureteroscopy lithotripsy and stone removal procedure, the sheath of an ncircle delta wire tipless stone extractor broke at handle conjunction area, and the basket could not be closed or opened.The device was tested prior to patient contact and functioned properly.A new basket was used to complete the procedure.As reported, the patient did not experience any adverse effects or require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.
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Investigation ¿ evaluation: it was reported, during transurethral ureteroscopy lithotripsy and stone removal procedure, the sheath of an ncircle delta wire tipless stone extractor broke at handle conjunction area, and the basket could not be closed or opened.The device was tested prior to patient contact and functioned properly.A new basket was used to complete the procedure.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, manufacturing instructions (mi), and instructions for use (ifu), as well as a visual inspection and functional testing of the returned device, were conducted during the investigation.One device was returned in an open package with label.The support sheath separated 1cm from the flare.The handle could not actuate the device.When disassembled, the device would not actuate.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 related 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.Product ifu t_ntse_rev1 was reviewed and contains the following information related to the reported issue: the device is conductive.Avoid contact with any electrified instruments.Do not use excessive force to manipulate this device.Damage to the device may occur.Based on the information provided, inspection of the returned device, and the results of the investigation, the cause for the issue 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 toa death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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