E1: customer name and address = postal code: (b)(6).G4: 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.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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As reported, the basket wire of the ncircle tipless stone extractor pulled free from basket cannula while removing kidney and ureteral stones during a flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy/intrapelvic lithotomy procedure.The wire "broke" when the user attempted to remove the second stone.The procedure was complete with another same-like device.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.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unchanged, or unavailable.Event description: as reported, the basket wire of the ncircle tipless stone extractor pulled free from basket cannula while removing kidney and ureteral stones during a flexible ureteroscopic lithotripsy/intrapelvic lithotomy procedure.The wire "broke" when the user attempted to remove the second stone.The procedure was complete with another same-like device.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.Investigation ¿ evaluation: a visual inspection of the returned device was conducted.A document based investigation was also performed including a review of complaint history, device history record, manufacturing instructions, the instructions for use, and quality control procedures.One ncircle tipless stone extractor device was returned in an open, labeled package.The handle was in the open position.The handle was complete and the fittings were correctly attached.One end of a basket wires had been pulled free from the cannula that holds the proximal end of the wires in place.A review of the device history record found one related non-conformance, with two devices, for failed tensile test.The non conforming devices were scrapped prior to lot release.A review of complaint history records shows two other related complaints associated with the complaint device lot.In both cases, stones were reported to have been successfully removed before the failure occurred.A review of relevant manufacturing and quality control documents was conducted.Cook has concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place assure functionality and device integrity prior to shipping.The evidence from the complaint file, device history record, complaint history and quality control documents indicates that the complaint device was manufactured to specification as well as other items in the lot or similar devices in the field or in house.The instructions for use (ifu), provides the following information to the user related to the reported failure mode: precaution: do not use excessive force to manipulate this device.Damage to the device may occur.A specific cause for the complaint could not be established, it is not possible to rule out excessive force being inadvertently applied to the device or component failure.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is required.The appropriate internal personnel have been notified and we will continue to monitor 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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