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This device, tscf-35-145-1-bh, is not marketed in the us but is being reported as same or similar to tscf-35-145-3 and tscf-35-145-15.Common name & product code: dqx : wire, guide, catheter.This report includes information known at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.
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It was reported that upon opening a safe-t-j heparin coated fixed core wire guide, the mandril was found to be protruding from the device.The device did not make patient contact.The physician used another unknown device to complete the procedure.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.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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Investigation/evaluation: reviews of the complaint history, device history record, documentation, drawing, manufacturer¿s instructions, and quality control 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 one nonconforming event which could potentially contribute to this failure mode.This nonconformance was for a broken weld.While this nonconformance might be related to the reported failure, it should be noted that the affected unit was scrapped and not replaced.It should also be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Furthermore, reviews of the manufacturer¿s instructions, drawings, and quality control procedures were conducted, and no gaps were discovered.Through these reviews, cook has confirmed that there are adequate controls in placed to prevent this failure mode.Based on the information provided and no product returned, investigation has concluded that a root cause for this event 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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