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Microscope inspection of the returned device showed that the fiber tip was broken, and the fiber jacket was shredded.No anomalies were identified at the connector.The observed damage is consistent with known and previously documented failure modes.The device instructions for use (ifu) was reviewed.The ifu states: inspect the fiber for kinks, punctures, fractures, or other damage.If the fiber appears damaged, do not use the fiber; return it to the supplier for replacement.It also states: ensure that the fiber tip is visible through the operating scope.Verify that the fiber tip was not damaged during the insertion of the fiber through the scope.The dhr review did not identify evidence of deviations or non-conformances in the manufacturing processes that could have contributed to the complaint.The device met all manufacturing specifications; therefore, the failure was unlikely related to manufacturing.A review of the slimline sis hazard analysis was completed and confirmed that the event of fiber tip break was defined in the risk documentation.This event type has been accounted for during product risk analysis to support acceptable risk benefit for the product.Based on the information available, the failure was attributed to a confirmed component failure consistent with expected performance risks.Based on the available evidence, it is likely that procedural conditions, such as physician technique and the size and composition of the material being ablated, may have contributed to the damage observed.No indications of manufacturing or design issues were identified, and the failure mode was not new or unanticipated.Therefore, a conclusion code of cause traced to component failure was assigned, indicating an expected or random component failure without any design or manufacturing issue.
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