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It was reported, the physician noted blood loss at the diaphragm valve of the performer introducer during a fistulogram procedure.Estimated blood loss was reportedly 2ml the physician was able to complete the procedure with a new device.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 dimensional verification, complaint history, device history record, manufacturing instructions, quality control, specifications, and a visual inspection and functional evaluation of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.The inspection of the returned devices confirmed leakages around the silicone disk portion of the devices.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 established.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.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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