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As reported via medwatch #5089425, during an unknown procedure involving a patient of unknown age and gender, a micropuncture traditionless stiffened cannula access set sheath sheared off in the right groin.Access was obtained in the right common femoral artery.As the sheath was exchanged, approximately five centimeters of the distal portion of the micropuncture sheath sheared off upon removal of the device.Reportedly, the patient was hospitalized as a result of the event.Additional information regarding event details, patient anatomy and outcome has been requested, but is not available at this time.
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Event summary: as reported via medwatch#5089425, during an unknown procedure involving a patient of unknown age and gender, a micropuncture transitionless stiffened cannula access set sheath sheared off in the right groin.Access was obtained in the right common femoral artery.As the sheath was exchanged, approximately five centimeters of the distal portion of the micropuncture sheath sheared off upon removal of the device.Reportedly, the patient was hospitalized as a result of the event.Investigation/evaluation: reviews of the complaint history, device history record, drawing, manufacturing 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 conducted.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.The affected device component is provided by a supplier.The supplier reviewed the manufacturing records for this lot and concluded that there were not any documented anomalies or non-conformances regarding the manufacturing process for the identified lots.Reviews of quality control procedures, manufacturing instructions, specifications, and drawings were also conducted, and no gaps were discovered.The available information provides objective evidence to support that the device was manufactured to specification.Based on the information provided, investigation has concluded that a cause for the device failure could not be established.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 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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