MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK ENDOSCOPY ACUSNARE POLYPECTOMY SNARE; FDI, SNARE, FLEXIBLE

Model Number G22647

Device Problem Difficult to Open or Close (2921)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 11/10/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Initial reporter; occupation: unknown.Pma/510(k) # k191048.Investigation evaluation: a product evaluation was not performed in response to this report because the product said to be involved was not provided to cook for evaluation.The report could not be confirmed.The device history record for the lot number said to be involved was reviewed.A discrepancy or anomaly was not observed with the product that was released for distribution.Investigation conclusion: we could not conduct a complete investigation because the product said to be involved was not returned for evaluation.A definitive cause for the reported observation could not be determined.The instructions for use contains the following information to assist with proper setup and use of the device: "fully retract and extend the snare to confirm smooth operation of the device." prior to distribution, all acusnare polypectomy snares are subjected to a visual inspection and functional testing to ensure device integrity.A review of the device history record confirmed that the lot said to be involved met all manufacturing requirements prior to shipment.Corrective action: a review of the complaint history was conducted and this represents an isolated occurrence.Corrective action is not warranted at this time based on the quality engineering risk assessment.Quality assurance will continue to monitor for complaint trends and reassess the risk assessment results as post market feedback continues to become available.

Event Description

During multiple endoscopic polypectomy procedures, the physician used multiple cook acusnare polypectomy snares.The duck bill snares were not opening and closing properly [subject of report] during the procedure.Multiple attempts for the exact quantity were completed, but the quantity remains unknown.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.

Event Description

The following was initially reported: "during multiple endoscopic polypectomy procedures, the physician used multiple cook acusnare polypectomy snares.The duck bill snares were not opening and closing properly [subject of report] during the procedure.Multiple attempts for the exact quantity were completed, but the quantity remains unknow." per additional information received on (b)(6) 2020 the customer stated that she feels like she has tissue when she closes but does not actually have tissue.It is not a smooth close.She said that she feels like the device still needs to be closed after it is closed.The customer confirmed that there were five (5) used complaint devices.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.

Manufacturer Narrative

Continued: initial reporter; occupation: unknown.Continued: pma/510(k) # k191048.Investigation evaluation: a product evaluation was not performed in response to this report because the product said to be involved was not provided to cook for evaluation.The report could not be confirmed.The device history record for the lot number said to be involved was reviewed.A discrepancy or anomaly was not observed with the product that was released for distribution.Investigation conclusion: we could not conduct a complete investigation because the product said to be involved was not returned for evaluation.A definitive cause for the reported observation could not be determined.The instructions for use contains the following information to assist with proper setup and use of the device: "fully retract and extend the snare to confirm smooth operation of the device." prior to distribution, all acusnare polypectomy snares are subjected to a visual inspection and functional testing to ensure device integrity.A review of the device history record confirmed that the lot said to be involved met all manufacturing requirements prior to shipment.Corrective action: corrective action is not warranted at this time based on the quality engineering risk assessment.Quality assurance will continue to monitor for complaint trends and reassess the risk assessment results as post market feedback continues to become available.

• Brand Name: ACUSNARE POLYPECTOMY SNARE
• Type of Device: FDI, SNARE, FLEXIBLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK ENDOSCOPY; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem NC 27105
• MDR Report Key: 10967746
• MDR Text Key: 234113824
• Report Number: 1037905-2020-00536
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002226470
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002226470(17)230423(10)W4343222
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/07/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/08/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/23/2023
• Device Model Number: G22647
• Device Catalogue Number: ASDB-15-015-S
• Device Lot Number: W4343222
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/10/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: ENDOSCOPE, UNKNOWN MAKE OR MODEL; OLYMPUS CFH180AL ENDOSCOPE