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(b)(4).The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other incidents from this lot.The reported patient effect of occlusion is listed in the hi-torque guide wires instructions for use (ifu) as a known patient effect of coronary stenting procedures.There was no damage noted to the guide wire during the inspection prior to use which suggests a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling did not contribute to the reported difficulties.The investigation determined the reported difficulties appear to be related to circumstances of the procedure as it is likely that interaction with the heavily calcified anatomy and/or other devices resulted in the reported difficulty to remove.Manipulation of the device ultimately resulted in the reported detachment.The reported difficulties possibly caused/contributed to the reported patient effects however a conclusive cause for the reported patient effects, and the relationship to the product, if any, cannot be determined.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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