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It was reported that during an angioplasty, the approach hydro st microwire wire guide was in the dorsalis pedis, which was highly calcified.When the physician attempted to pull back on the wire, the distal portion separated and remained within the patient's vessel.After the physician consulted with vascular surgery, the facility decided to leave the remaining wire portion indefinitely.The physician stated that the wire likely separated due to the calcification.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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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.Investigation ¿ evaluation.A review of the complaint history, device history record, documentation, drawing, instructions for use (ifu), quality control, specifications, and a visual inspection of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.The visual inspection of the returned device confirmed that a 5 mm length of core wire was exposed at the distal end of the device.The coil was elongated a length of 4 mm at the distal end, and a bend was noted at a length of 6.5 cm from the distal end.The coating was missing 1.0 cm from the distal end of the device.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.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is required.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.H3 other text : blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.Investigation ¿ evaluation.A review of the complaint history, device history record, documentation, drawing, instructions for use (ifu), quality control, specifications, and a visual inspection of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.The visual inspection of the returned device confirmed that a 5 mm length of core wire was exposed at the distal end of the device.The coil was elongated a length of 4 mm at the distal end, and a bend was noted at a length of 6.5 cm from the distal end.The coating was missing 1.0 cm from the distal end of the device.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.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is required.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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