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It was reported that during a carotid intervention, the flexor shuttle select guiding sheath broke.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.Additional information regarding event details and patient anatomy has been requested, but is not available at this time.
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Investigation ¿ evaluation: a review of the dimensional verification, complaint history, device history record, documentation, drawing, instructions for use (ifu), quality control, and a visual inspection of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.The visual inspection of the returned device confirmed that the tubing of the device had separated just distal to the proximal hub.2.0 cm of exposed coil was connecting the two sections of tubing.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.Measures are being conducted to address this failure mode.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.
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