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It was reported that during the peripheral vascular procedure, white pieces of the cxi support catheter coating were coming off.The delaminated material did not enter the patient's anatomy.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, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, quality control, specifications, and a visual inspection of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.The visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the presence of the hydrophilic coating, but noted no irregularities.The coated length of the device was within specification.No additional defects were noticed in the analysis.Additionally, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.A review of the device history record showed no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.It should be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Based on the information provided, the examination of the returned product, and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.No product failure was detected.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is required.
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