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As reported, prior to use during an unknown procedure, a "white foam" was found on a roadrunner uniglide hydrophilic wire guide.The device did not make patient contact.Another device of the same type was used to complete the procedure.There has been no report that the patient experienced any adverse effects due to this event.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.Initial report: as reported, prior to use during an unknown procedure, a "white foam" was found on a roadrunner uniglide hydrophilic wire guide.The device did not make patient contact.Another device of the same type was used to complete the procedure.There has been no report that the patient experienced any adverse effects due to this event.Investigation ¿ evaluation.Reviews of the complaint history, device history record, documentation, instructions for use (ifu), quality control procedures, specifications, and a visual inspection of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.The visual inspection of the returned device confirmed that one wire was returned opened, in its spiral holder.There was liquid inside the holder.Further inspection found a foreign white matter on the surface of the wire guide extending from the holder.No damage to the wire was noted.Additionally, a document-based investigation evaluation was performed.A review of the device history record showed no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.It should also be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Since there are no related non-conformances or other complaints from this lot, there is no evidence that nonconforming product exists in house or in the field.A review of the quality control procedures was conducted, and no gaps were discovered.An ifu is provided with this device, which states ¿upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred.¿ the complaint device was returned opened and with an unknown liquid in the holder, so it is unknown at what point this foreign matter appeared on the device.A definitive cause of the 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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