MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CONSOLIDATED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY MARKED GUIDEWIRE (2/CS); DILATOR, ESOPHAGEAL

Model Number 000150

Device Problem Material Fragmentation (1261)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 11/29/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The sales representative reported on behalf of the customer that the 000150, marked guidewire (2/cs), was being used during an esophageal wire guided dilation procedure on (b)(6) 2022 when it was reported, ¿facility stated wire was put down as usual, savary dilator was placed over wire as they always do, dilation was done, and when they went to pull it all out, the tip of the wire fell off, they had to use forceps to retrieve it from the patient, no patient injury¿.There was no report of injury, medical intervention, or hospitalization for the patient or user.The procedure was completed as planned with a few minutes delay to retrieve the tip of the device.The patient is listed as ¿fine¿.This report is being raised on the basis of malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device is not expected to be returned for evaluation and review.However, the complaint investigation is not complete at this time.A supplemental and final report will be filed following the completion of the complaint investigation.This issue will continue to be monitored through the complaint system to assure patient safety.

Event Description

The sales representative reported on behalf of the customer that the 000150, marked guidewire (2/cs), was being used during an esophageal wire guided dilation procedure on (b)(6) 2022 when it was reported, ¿facility stated wire was put down as usual, savary dilator was placed over wire as they always do, dilation was done, and when they went to pull it all out, the tip of the wire fell off, they had to use forceps to retrieve it from the patient, no patient injury¿.There was no report of injury, medical intervention, or hospitalization for the patient or user.The procedure was completed as planned with a few minutes delay to retrieve the tip of the device.The patient is listed as ¿fine¿.This report is being raised on the basis of malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device will not be returned and no photographic evidence was provided.Therefore a device malfunction cannot be verified.The manufacturing documents from the device history record have been reviewed with special attention to the manufacturing and inspection of the product.The product released for distribution was found to have met all specifications prior to shipment.This is the only complaint for this lot number and failure mode within the past two years.A two-year review of complaint history revealed there has been a total of 3 complaints, regarding 3 devices, for this device family and failure mode.During this same time frame (b)(4) devices have been manufactured and shipped worldwide.(b)(6).Per the instructions for use, the user is advised since the marked guidewire is a reusable device that is subjected to varied use and cleaning environments, the life span of the product cannot be guaranteed.In particular, less than 1% of the spring tips have been reported to have become dislodged during reuse or cleaning.Dislodgement of the spring tip during use may require endoscopic removal of the spring tip.Failure to remove the tip may lead to the perforation of the esophagus, stomach or bowel and the consequences customarily associated therewith.This issue will continue to be monitored through the complaint system to assure patient safety.

Manufacturer Narrative

Correction: although the device was originally reported as not being returned, the device has been received.Evaluation below.Manufacturer narrative: received one 000150 in opened original packaging.Lot number was verified.Performed a visual inspection, the complaint has been confirmed.The spring tip had broken off the wire.The manufacturing documents from the device history record have been reviewed with special attention to the manufacturing and inspection of the product.The product released for distribution was found to have met all specifications prior to shipment.This is the only complaint for this lot number and failure mode within the past two years.A two-year review of complaint history revealed there has been a total of 3 complaints, regarding 3 devices, for this device family and failure mode.During this same time frame (b)(4) devices have been manufactured and shipped worldwide.(b)(4).Per the instructions for use, the user is advised since the marked guidewire is a reusable device that is subjected to varied use and cleaning environments, the life span of the product cannot be guaranteed.In particular, (b)(4) of the spring tips have been reported to have become dislodged during reuse or cleaning.Dislodgement of the spring tip during use may require endoscopic removal of the spring tip.Failure to remove the tip may lead to the perforation of the esophagus, stomach or bowel and the consequences customarily associated therewith.We will continue to monitor for trends through the complaint system to assure patient safety.

Event Description

The sales representative reported on behalf of the customer that the 000150, marked guidewire (2/cs), was being used during an esophageal wire guided dilation procedure on (b)(6) 2022 when it was reported, ¿facility stated wire was put down as usual, savary dilator was placed over wire as they always do, dilation was done, and when they went to pull it all out, the tip of the wire fell off, they had to use forceps to retrieve it from the patient, no patient injury¿.There was no report of injury, medical intervention, or hospitalization for the patient or user.The procedure was completed as planned with a few minutes delay to retrieve the tip of the device.The patient is listed as ¿fine¿.This report is being raised on the basis of malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.

• Brand Name: MARKED GUIDEWIRE (2/CS)
• Type of Device: DILATOR, ESOPHAGEAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): CONSOLIDATED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY; ave. alejandro dumas 11321; complejo industrial chihuahua; chihuahua 31136 ; MX 31136
• Manufacturer (Section G): CONSOLIDATED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY; ave. alejandro dumas 11321; complejo industrial chihuahua; chihuahua 31136 ; MX 31136
• Manufacturer Contact: john berga ; 11311 concept blvd; largo, FL 33773 ; 7273995358
• MDR Report Key: 15994794
• MDR Text Key: 306421104
• Report Number: 3007305485-2022-00186
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KNQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10653405050858
• UDI-Public: (01)10653405050858(11)220222(10)202202224
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K853274
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/17/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/16/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 000150
• Device Catalogue Number: 000150
• Device Lot Number: 202202224
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/08/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/22/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic