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Cook ireland ltd (manufacturer) is submitting this report on behalf of cook medical incorporated (cmi)(importer).Exemption number: e2016031.Information pertaining to section g.1 as follows: importer site contact and address: (b)(4) cook medical incorporated (cmi) 1025 acuff road p.O box 4195 bloomington indiana 47402-4195.Importer site establishment registration number: 3005580113.Device evaluation: 1 x zebd-7-10 of lot number c1366184 were returned to cirl for evaluation opened in their original packaging.Lab evaluation: the device involved in the complaint was evaluated in the laboratory on 21st june 2019.A kink was observed at the 5th porthole on the tapered end.A 0.035 inch wire guide would not pass the kink.Documents review including ifu review: prior to distribution all zebd-7-10 are subjected to visual and functional checks to ensure device integrity.These inspections and functional checks are outlined in internal procedures in place in cirl.A review of the manufacturing records for zebd-7-10 of lot number c1366184 did not reveal any discrepancies that could have contributed to this complaint issue.The review of relevant manufacturing records, confirms the failure mode has not previously occurred with the current lot number.Based on the information available to date, there is no evidence to suggest that there are any manufacturing issues associated with lot number c1366184.The instructions for use, ifu0045-6 which accompanies this device instructs the user to ¿visually inspect with particular attention to kinks, bends and breaks.If an abnormality is detected that would prohibit proper working condition, do not use.¿ also, the user is instructed by the instructions for use, ifu0045-6: ¿care must be exercised when straightening the pigtail curls* in order to avoid kinking or breaking the stent.¿ there is no evidence to suggest that the user did not follow the instructions for use.Root cause review: a definitive root cause could not be determined as the circumstances of use cannot be replicated in the laboratory.A possible root cause could be attributed to the use of a non-recommended wire guide with the device.It may be noted the device label indicates a 0.035¿ wire guide for use with this device and all simulated use testing to date has been completed using a 0.035¿ wire guide.As the smaller diameter 0.025¿ wire guide occupies less space in the lumen of the pigtail stent it is likely that the extent of the curvature of the pigtail will be greater when a 0.025¿ wire guide is used.As per additional information received a 0.025" wire guide was used.Summary: complaint is confirmed as the failure was verified in the laboratory.According to the information reported, the incident occurred prior to patient contact.Complaints of this nature will continue to be monitored for potential emerging trends.
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