MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK ENDOSCOPY CAPTURA BIOPSY FORCEPS WITHOUT SPIKE; PTS ENDOSCOPIC GRASPING/CUTTING INSTRUMENT, NON-POWERED, EXEMPT

Model Number G31577

Device Problem Failure to Align (2522)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 04/30/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Non-healthcare professional.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.Prior to distribution, all captura biopsy forceps without spike are subjected to a visual inspection and functional testing to ensure proper workability.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.

Event Description

Prior to an esophagus endoscopy procedure, the physician uncovered a captura biopsy forceps without spike but observed the device had a defect of misalignment.This defect was evident when the forceps were dissembled [unpackaged].This occurred prior to patient contact; there was no impact to the patient.

• Brand Name: CAPTURA BIOPSY FORCEPS WITHOUT SPIKE
• Type of Device: PTS ENDOSCOPIC GRASPING/CUTTING INSTRUMENT, NON-POWERED, EXEMPT
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK ENDOSCOPY; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem NC 27105
• Manufacturer (Section G): COOK ENDOSCOPY; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem NC 27105
• Manufacturer Contact: scottie fariole ; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem, NC 27105 ; 3367440157
• MDR Report Key: 9240916
• MDR Text Key: 220576185
• Report Number: 1037905-2019-00648
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PTS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002315778
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002315778(17)211106(10)W4140557
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/02/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/25/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: No Information
• Device Expiration Date: 11/06/2021
• Device Model Number: G31577
• Device Catalogue Number: DBF-2.4-160-S
• Device Lot Number: W4140557
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/02/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/08/2018
• 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