Pma/510(k) #k083330.This file is related to complaint (b)(4) "during the procedure the doctor noticed the 19g needle was rather stiff (didn`t move easily in and out of the sheet)".1 unit of echo-19 of lot c1339544 was returned opened in its original packaging.With the information provided, a physical examination and document based investigation was conducted.The device involved in the complaint was evaluated in the laboratory.The distal needle tip was also observed to be damaged/deformed.Prior to distribution, all echo-19 devices are subjected to functional checks and visual inspection to ensure device integrity.These inspections and functional checks are outlined in internal procedures in place at cirl a review of the manufacturing records for echo-19 of lot number c1339544 did not reveal any discrepancies that could have contributed to this complaint issue.The notes section of the instructions for use, 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".There is no evidence to suggest that the customer did not follow the instructions for use.A definitive root cause for the customer complaint could not be determined as circumstances of use cannot be replicated in the laboratory.A possible root cause could be attributed to advancement into a hard lesion.Complaint is confirmed as the failure was verified in the laboratory.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.Complaints of this nature will continue to be monitored for potential emerging trends.
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