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A cxi support catheter was used in a lower leg angiogram.It was reported, when using the catheter the hub fell off.Another device was used to complete the procedure.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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Investigation - evaluation: a review of the complaint history, device history record, documentation, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, specifications, and quality control was conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore no physical examination could be performed.Another device from the same lot (7333096) was unavailable to be pulled for evaluation.A document-based investigation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the finished product was not made to specifications.Numerous design verification and validation activities have been performed to ensure that this device meets design requirements.Review of the device history record of the finished product shows two nonconforming events that could contribute to this failure mode.The devices were scrapped prior to proceeding with the work order.A complaint history search revealed that there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Based on the information provided, no product returned, and the results of our investigation; a definitive root cause could not be determined.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is required.Monitoring will continue to be performed for similar complaints.
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