MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WILSON-COOK MEDICAL INC ECHOTIP ULTRA FIDUCIAL NEEDLE; NEU, MARKER, RADIOGRAPHIC, IMPLANTABLE, BIOPSY NEEDLE KIT

Model Number G03793

Device Problem Retraction Problem (1536)

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

Event Date 02/17/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

During a fiducial placement procedure, the physician used a cook echotip ultra fiducial needle.All 4 fiducials were placed in a pancreatic mass.The needle did not retract back into the sheath.It was carefully removed from the scope.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 (ifu) includes the following to ensure proper use of the device: "advance stylet until resistance is felt to ensure stylet is flush with proximal fiducial marker." "slowly introduce needle into accessory channel of endoscope and advance in short increments.Ensure needle is completely retracted and locked in place.Note: bends or kinks in needle caused by improper introduction may result in the inability to deploy fiducials." "with endoscope and device straight, advance needle to desired length by loosening thumbscrew on safety ring, and advancing it until desired reference mark appears in window of safety ring.Tighten thumbscrew to lock safety ring in place.Note: the number in safety lock ring window indicates extension of needle in centimeters.Caution: failure to attach device prior to needle adjustment or extension may result in damage to the endoscope." "to place a fiducial, depress thumb ring while stabilizing stylet.Continue applying pressure until tactile feedback and ultrasound visualization indicates fiducial has been deployed.Fluoroscopy may also be used to aid in visualizing placement of fiducials.Note: depending on endoscope position and severity of angulation, more than one fiducial may deploy per site." prior to distribution, all echotip ultra fiducial needles are subjected to a visual inspection and functional testing to ensure device integrity.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 and this represents an isolated occurrence.The likelihood of occurrence is considered rare.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: ECHOTIP ULTRA FIDUCIAL NEEDLE
• Type of Device: NEU, MARKER, RADIOGRAPHIC, IMPLANTABLE, BIOPSY NEEDLE KIT
• 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: 13861950
• MDR Text Key: 287690331
• Report Number: 1037905-2022-00124
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NEU
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002037939
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002037939(17)221116(10)W4537579
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K141356
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/22/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/23/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/16/2022
• Device Model Number: G03793
• Device Catalogue Number: ECHO-22-F
• Device Lot Number: W4537579
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/22/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/16/2021
• 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: OLYMPUS LINEAR ECHOENDOSCOPE, UNKNOWN MODEL