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It was reported, another manufacturer's guidewire perforated through the side of the cxi support catheter during angioplasty of a calcified lesion in the superficial femoral artery (sfa).The complaint device was being used from the distal sfa in a retrograde manner to cross the occlusion.It is not known at what point in the procedure the complaint device was perforated because it wasn't discovered until it's removal from the patient's anatomy.According to the initial reporter, there was no harm to the patient or additional procedure required as a result of this occurrence.
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Investigation/evaluation: a review of the complaint history, device history record, documentation, drawing, manufactures instructions, quality control, and specifications of the device were conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed.However, 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 shows no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.It should also be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Additionally, a review of the manufactures instructions and quality control procedures revealed no gaps.Furthermore, an ifu is provided with the device, which states ¿the catheter should not be advanced through an area of resistance unless the source of resistance is identified by fluoroscopy and appropriate steps are taken to reduce or remove the obstruction." moreover, due to photos of the failure mode not being provided and the device not being returned, a complete device failure analysis could not be performed.Based on the information provided, no product returned and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause could not be established.We will continue our monitoring of similar complaints and have notified the appropriate personnel of this event.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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