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It was reported, upon opening the package containing a approach cto microwire wire guide, the tip was found to be split.Another approach cto microwire wire guide was opened to complete the peripheral artery disease angioplasty procedure.The patient did not experience any adverse effect.No additional procedures were required as a result of this event.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.Investigation - evaluation.Reviews of the manufacturing instructions, documentation, device history record, complaint history, and quality control, as well as a visual inspection of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.The visual inspection of the returned device revealed the inner coil 5mm from the distal tip.Biomatter was observed at the distal tip.Findings were consistent with the wire possibly having been excessively rotated while trapped at the target lesion, resulting in a fracturing wire.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.Furthermore, reviews of the manufacturer¿s instructions and quality control procedures were conducted, and no gaps were discovered.Based on the information provided and the examination of the returned product, investigation has concluded that this event cannot be traced to the device, but to the procedure.Reportedly, it was stated that the patients anatomy required a tibial angioplasty which could have been a contributing factor that resulted in the reported failure mode.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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