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As reported, prior to an unknown procedure involving a male patient, the wire included in a micropuncture transitionless access set was "observed folded in a part of the trajectory".Additional information stated that the wire guide was "broken." the intended access site was the femoral artery.The device was not used in the patient.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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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.Investigation - evaluation.Reviews of the complaint history, device history record, documentation, drawing, manufacturer¿s instructions, and quality control procedures 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 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, drawings, and quality control procedures were conducted, and no gaps were discovered.Moreover, the labeling on the device packaging depicts a warning to not pull the distal spring coil portion of the wire guide through the needle tip.Based on the information provided and no product returned, investigation has concluded that the device failure was most likely due to damage sustained during shipping, handling, or storage of the device.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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