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Per the initial reporter, it is unknown if the device will be returned.Common name & product code = dqx wire, guide, catheter.Occupation = non-healthcare professional.This report includes information known at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.
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As reported, during an interventional procedure of the superficial femoral artery, the hydrophilic coating started to separate from a roadrunner uniglide hydrophilic wire guide.The physician removed the wire and replaced it with another cook wire.Nothing was left in the patient and no additional procedures were necessary.Additional information regarding event details has been requested, but is not available at this time.
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Initial report: as reported, during an interventional procedure of the superficial femoral artery, the hydrophilic coating started to separate from a roadrunner uniglide hydrophilic wire guide.The physician removed the wire and replaced it with another cook wire.Nothing was left in the patient and no additional procedures were necessary.Investigation - evaluation.Reviews of the complaint history, device history record, drawing, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturer¿s instructions, quality control procedures 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.A review of the device history record did record two nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.All affected units were identified , however, and were scrapped prior to the final quality control check.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.The available information provides objective evidence to support that the device was manufactured to specification.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 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.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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