MAUDE Adverse Event Report: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC. RAPTOR GRASPING DEVICE - MINI

Model Number 00711178

Device Problem Difficult to Open or Close (2921)

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

Event Date 11/08/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device subject of the reported event was sent back for evaluation.Evaluation results determined that when the raptor grasping device handle was actuated the jaws would not open.Further review determined that foreign matter was present which may have contributed to the device not opening and closing properly.The raptor grasping device was disassembled and found that no issues were noted with the internal wires.The instructions for use packet (ifu 731747) lists warnings and precautions when using the raptor® grasping device, "actuate the device by moving the slider on the handle back and forth to confirm that the grasping jaws open and close smoothly.If the unit does not function properly, or there is evidence of damage (e.G.Bends, kinks, misshapen jaws, misaligned jaws, exposed wires) do not use this product and contact your local product specialist.Do not use excessive force on the handle and do not coil the catheter outside of the endoscope.Excessive force or coiling may damage the device or damage the endoscope and may result in accidental injury to the patient or clinician.The following conditions may cause the device to function improperly: advancing the handle to the open position with too much speed or force.Attempting to pass or open the device in an extremely articulated endoscope.Attempting to actuate the device in an extremely coiled position.Actuating the device when the handle is at an acute angle in relation to the sheath." there have been no other complaints associated with this lot.

Event Description

The user facility reported via medwatch report (b)(4) that the user tried to use the raptor grasping device however, it did not function properly.The jaws on the device would not open and close and was unable to grasp objects.Another raptor grasping device was utilized, and the patient procedure was completed successfully.No report of injury.

• Brand Name: RAPTOR GRASPING DEVICE - MINI
• Type of Device: GRASPING DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.; 5976 heisley road; mentor OH 44060
• Manufacturer (Section G): UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.; 5976 heisley road; mentor OH 44060
• Manufacturer Contact: coletta cohara ; 5976 heisley road; mentor, OH 44060 ; 4403586251
• MDR Report Key: 16158329
• MDR Text Key: 308717957
• Report Number: 1528319-2023-00002
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OCZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00724995183660
• UDI-Public: 00724995183660
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/13/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/13/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 00711178
• Device Catalogue Number: 00711178
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/16/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/12/2022
• 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