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H10: manufacturing review: the lot number was provided and the lot device history records have been reviewed.The lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.This is the only complaint that has been reported for this corporate lot number to date.Investigation summary: the result of the investigation is confirmed for the material deformation failure mode reported.The evaluation noted 2 kinks, on the inner and the transition outer.There were also 5 minor bends noted along the shaft length and a solidified blood blockage 80mm from the distal tip.It is unlikely that the kinks and bends are manufacturing related, as a 100% visual inspection for catheter defects is performed during manufacture.The definitive root cause for the reported material deformation issue could not be determined based upon available information.The manufacturing documentation was reviewed and shows no anomalies with the manufacture of this lot to suggest a product issue.Finally it is unknown whether patient factors, handling or procedural techniques contributed to the reported event.Labeling review: ifu for sleek pta rapid exchange (rx) dilatation catheter product family was reviewed the following sections are applicable: description: a 0.014¿ (0.356 mm) guidewire is recommended for use with the sleek® catheters.Precautions: carefully inspect the catheter prior to use to verify that the catheter has not been damaged during shipment and that its size, shape and condition are suitable for the procedure for which it is to be used.Do not use if product damage is evident.Directions for use: inspection and preparation: remove the balloon sleeve by first withdrawing the shipping mandrel slightly and then slowly removing the sleeve while holding the catheter as close to the balloon as possible.If any resistance is felt, or if any stretching of the catheter is observed while removing the balloon sleeve, the product should not be used.The catheter should then be inspected for bends, kinks or stretched portions.Do not use if product damage is evident.H10: d4 (expiry date 08/2021); g4.H11: h3; h6 (method 1, results 1, conclusion 1).H11:section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.
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