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G49942 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
12/09/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported, prior to an unknown procedure using a universa soft ureteral stent set, the stent was split.The surgeon and nurses noted that when they opened the stent to use, there was a split in the pigtail end.Therefore, the device was not used on the patient.A new same type stent was opened and used to complete the procedure.No adverse effect have been reported due to the alleged malfunction.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation evaluation: a document based investigation was performed including a review of complaint history, device history record, the instructions for use, and quality control data.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 found no non-conformances related to the reported failure mode.A review of complaint history records shows no other complaints associated with the complaint device lot.As there are no related non-conformances, adequate inspection activities have been established, there is objective evidence that the dhr was fully executed, and no other lot related complaints that have been received from the field, it was concluded that there is no evidence that nonconforming product exists in house or in field.The complaint device was not returned, so a device failure analysis could not be carried out.A review of the device history record (dhr) did not identify any related anomalies.The cause of the complaint could not be established.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is warranted.Cook medical has notified the appropriate personnel and will continue to monitor this device via the complaints database for similar complaints.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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Event or Problem Description
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No additional patient or event information has been received since the last report was submitted on 19dec2019.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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