MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WILSON-COOK MEDICAL INC ACUSNARE POLYPECTOMY SNARE; FDI, SNARE, FLEXIBLE

Catalog Number ASH-1-S

Device Problem Difficult to Open or Close (2921)

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

Event Date 01/11/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

During a colon polypectomy, the physician used a cook acusnare polypectomy snare.It was initially reported that the snare no longer works smoothly.Outside the patient the snare feels the same as usual, but in the scope/patient the snare works stiffly.Because the snare is moving stiff, the nurse has less control and can work less accurately.Previously, the nurses could handle the snare with their eyes closed, but since the change they need 2 hands to use the snare.There was no reportable information at this time.Additional information was received from the user facility on 13 mar 2024 indicating that it was difficult to close the snare.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

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 snare are subjected to a functional and visual inspection.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.The likelihood of occurrence is considered remote.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): WILSON-COOK MEDICAL INC; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem NC 27105
• Manufacturer (Section G): COOK ENDOSCOPY; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem NC 27105
• Manufacturer Contact: sabrina o'brien ; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem, NC 27105 ; 3367440157
• MDR Report Key: 19052234
• MDR Text Key: 340343193
• Report Number: 1037905-2024-00201
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002227002
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002227002(17)260814(10)W4755401
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/05/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/05/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: ASH-1-S
• Device Lot Number: W4755401
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/13/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/14/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: UNKNOWN ENDOSCOPE