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A review of documentation including the complaint history, device history record, instructions for use, manufacturing instructions, quality control, as well as a visual inspection of the returned device was conducted during the investigation.One endobronchial blocker catheter, one pmlla-vta-l adapter, one 12cc syringe, one multi-port airway adapter and one straight connector in an opened condition were returned for investigation.No biological matter or surface damage was noted on any device component; however, dust/foreign matter was found on the pilot balloon and manifold.On the inside of the multi-port adapter, the tuohy cap was removed, and no damage or foreign matter were observed on the inside of the cap.Upon examination of the tuohy disc, hair-like foreign matter filaments were noted on the top and outside of the disc, as well as inside the disc.The inner surface of the disc appeared rough.Investigators were able to recreate the reported failure mode.Additionally, a document-based investigation evaluation was performed.It was concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.A review of the device history record was conducted and found zero non-conformities for lot 7968261 and subassembly lot sa7759332.Raw materials were noted to be ¿ok¿ during incoming inspection.It should be noted that there were no other complaints reported for lot 7968261.There is no evidence that nonconforming product exists in house or in the field.The instructions for use (ifu), provides the following information to the user related to the reported failure mode: how supplied ¿¿upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred.¿ based on the information provided, examination of the returned product and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause could not be established.It is possible that the flakes noted in the complaint were introduced during a manufacturing process.However, because the complaint device was returned opened, the device cannot be confirmed to be manufactured out of specification.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required the appropriate personnel have been notified and we will continue to monitor for similar complaints.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unchanged, or unavailable.The event is currently under investigation.A follow-up report will be submitted upon receipt of additional information or completion of the investigation.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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