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The device in question was returned to medline renewal for evaluation.We confirmed that the device was reprocessed and the reported issue was confirmed.Our investigation included both an inspection of the returned device, and a review of the device history record (dhr).We reconfirmed that all processes were conducted as required, and that the device met inspection and processing requirements prior to packaging and release.Unfortunately, the root cause of the device failure is unknown at this time.The tip was retrieved by the surgeon, however the procedure was delayed approximately 10 minutes in order to obtain another device.There was no additional medical intervention or adverse patient consequence related to the initial reported issue.However, due to the delay in the procedure, medline renewal is filing this medwatch report in an abundance of caution.
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