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

Catalog Number NGE-022115-MB

Device Problem Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 02/13/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Investigation - evaluation: a review of the device history record and quality control of the device was conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned therefore, no physical examinations could be performed; however, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.Review of device history record shows no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.Based on the information provided, no product returned and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.

Event Description

It was reported by the user facility that while using ncircle tipless stone extractors, the devices cannot close easily after being opened.It was noted that two failures came from the week prior and three failures from the week of this report.The number of patients affected by these occurrences is unknown however; the reporter did indicate that none of the patients experienced any adverse effects due to these incidents.No further information was provided.This medwatch is for the two baskets in question; reference mfr 1820334-2017-00428 to capture the remaining three baskets reported.

• 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
• Manufacturer Contact: rita harden ; 750 daniels way; bloomington, IN 47404 ; 8123392235
• MDR Report Key: 6407438
• MDR Text Key: 70064575
• Report Number: 1820334-2017-00426
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FFL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002482968
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002482968(17)191118(10)7456085
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SE
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/15/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/15/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: NGE-022115-MB
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/13/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/18/2016
• 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