MAUDE Adverse Event Report: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC. IRRIGATION KIT - CO2 LONG

Model Number 00711556

Device Problem Defective Device (2588)

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

Event Date 01/20/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Through follow up with the user facility, steris endoscopy has learned that the lack of insufflation was detected during set-up prior to the procedure, and that the procedure was completed with a fourth 00711556 irrigation kit.The lot number 2009099 stated in the initial report is not a valid lot number for this device.Upon follow up with the user facility, steris endoscopy has determined that the correct lot number of the device subject of this report is 2008099.The device history record was reviewed and confirmed the device lot was manufactured to specification.There have been no other complaints associated with this lot.Statements from the instructions for use include: "prior to clinical use, inspect and familiarize yourself with the device and review the diagram below.If there is evidence of damage, do not use this product and contact your local product specialist.Remove 1/3 of the sterile water from the full sterile water bottle.This will allow for improved water pressure for better insufflation and water flow.Insert the water bottle tubing into the sterile water bottle and firmly tighten the threaded lid cap to ensure a seal." the device subject of this complaint has not been received for evaluation.Steris endoscopy offered in-service training to the user facility on the proper use and setup of the irrigation kit; user facility response is pending.No further issues have been reported.

Event Description

Steris endoscopy received user facility medwatch (b)(4) which reported that the user could not insufflate the colon with three 00711556 irrigation kits.There was no report of harm to the patient or user of the device.

Manufacturer Narrative

Two of the three devices subject of the reported event were returned to steris endoscopy for evaluation.One of the devices was tested and found to be to specification.The second device was found to have a glue bond that did not make a complete seal around the cap and waterline.The cause of the incomplete seal could not be determined.Steris endoscopy offered in-service training to the user facility on the proper use and setup of the irrigation kit; however, the user facility declined.No additional issues have been reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Steris endoscopy performed in-service training to the user facility on the proper use and setup of the irrigation kit.No additional issues have been reported.

• Brand Name: IRRIGATION KIT - CO2 LONG
• Type of Device: IRRIGATION KIT
• Manufacturer (Section D): UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.; 5976 heisley rd; mentor OH 44060
• MDR Report Key: 11531441
• MDR Text Key: 242787797
• Report Number: 1528319-2021-00010
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OCX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00724995183912
• UDI-Public: (01)00724995183912
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K103239
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other,user facility
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/19/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/19/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/24/2021
• Device Model Number: 00711556
• Device Catalogue Number: 00711556
• Device Lot Number: 2008099
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/19/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1