MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC NGAGE NITINOL STONE EXTRACTOR; FFL DISLODGER, STONE, BASKET, URETERAL, METAL

Catalog Number NGE-022115-MB

Device Problem Difficult to Open or Close (2921)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Occupation- inventory specialist.Pma/510(k) number- exempt.This report includes information known at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.Injury if a malfunction occurred.

Event Description

As reported, the basket of an ngage nitinol stone extractor could not be opened or closed.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the alleged malfunction.Additional details regarding the event and patient outcome have been requested.

Manufacturer Narrative

Event summmary: as reported, the basket of an ngage nitinol stone extractor could not be opened or closed.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the alleged malfunction.Additional details regarding the event and patient outcome have been requested.Attempts to acquire additional information from the user facility were executed, however no additional information was provided to cook in response to this incident.Investigation-evaluation: a document-based investigation was performed including a review of complaint history, device history record, manufacturing instructions, quality control data, and the instructions for use (ifu).The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be 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.Because 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 related complaints from the lot have been received from the field, it was concluded that there is no evidence that nonconforming product exists in house or in field.The instructions for use (ifu), provides the following information to the user related to the reported failure mode: caution: this device is conductive.Avoid contact with any electrified instrument.Caution: sterile if the package is unopened or undamaged.Do not use if package is broken.Caution: federal (u.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Important: enclose device in sheath before removing from tray/holder.Important: excessive force could damage device.Store in a dark, cool, dry place.The complaint device was not returned.There are multiple possible causes for the issue of the basket not opening or closing.Without the device available for investigation, a determination of the cause or a likely cause could not be determined.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is warranted.Cook medical 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.

Event Description

No new patient or event information since the last report was submitted.

• Brand Name: NGAGE NITINOL STONE EXTRACTOR
• Type of Device: FFL DISLODGER, STONE, BASKET, URETERAL, METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• MDR Report Key: 11430201
• MDR Text Key: 239690889
• Report Number: 1820334-2021-00902
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FFL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10827002482965
• UDI-Public: (01)10827002482965(17)230803(10)13343045
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/11/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/07/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/03/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: NGE-022115-MB
• Device Lot Number: 13343045
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/16/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1