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As reported, during preparation for a procedure to close a patent foramen ovale, the hub of a performer introducer was found to be "broken".The complaint device was not used, and another device was used to complete the procedure.The device was not kept by the user facility.Additional information has been requested, but is not available at this time.
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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, drawing, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturer¿s instructions, quality control procedures, and specifications 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 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, specifications, drawing, and quality control procedures were conducted, and no gaps were discovered.Moreover, an ifu is provided with this device, which states ¿upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred.¿ based on the information provided and no product returned, investigation has concluded that a root cause for this event could not be determined.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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