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

Catalog Number NGE-017115

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

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

Event Date 11/14/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown or unavailable.G4: pma/510(k) number = exempt h3: device has been returned and preliminary evaluation has been performed, however, our investigation is ongoing and device evaluation summary will be included in our follow up report once our investigation has been completed.This report includes information known at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.

Event Description

As reported, during ureteroscopic lithotripsy, the user detected the basket of the ngage nitinol stone extractor could not be opened before use.Another same device was used to complete the procedure.No section of the device remained inside the patient's body.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.The complainant has not reported any adverse effects on the patient due to this occurrence.

Manufacturer Narrative

Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.Correction: h6 (annex g).Investigation ¿ evaluation as reported, during ureteroscopic lithotripsy, the user detected the basket of the ngage nitinol stone extractor could not be opened before use.Another same device was used to complete the procedure.No section of the device remained inside the patient's body.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.The complainant has not reported any adverse effects on the patient due to this occurrence.A document-based investigation was performed including a review of complaint history, device history record (dhr), instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions (mi) and quality control procedures.Additionally, a visual inspection of the device, and interviewing personnel were conducted.One ngage nitinol stone extractor was returned in an open package with label.Basket wires were pulled free from the basket sheath.The shrink tube and glue that secures the basket to the basket sheath had not held the two components together.A document-based investigation evaluation was performed.A review of the device master record (dmr) concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.A review of the dhr for the reported complaint device lot revealed no recorded non-conformances relevant to the failure mode.A database search did not identify any other complaints associated with the reported device lot.Based on this information, the device was manufactured to specification.There is no evidence of nonconforming material in house or in the field.Cook also reviewed product labeling.The product ifu t_shef_rev1 did not provide any information related to the reported issue.Based on the information provided, inspection of the returned device, and the results of the investigation, cook was unable to determine a cause for this event.The appropriate personnel have been notified.Cook will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the risk assessment no further action is required.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.

Event Description

No additional information regarding the patient and/or event has been received since the previous medwatch report was sent.

• 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 (Section G): COOK INC.; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• Manufacturer Contact: jason crouch ; 750 daniels way; bloomington, IN 47404 ; 8123392235
• MDR Report Key: 18342353
• MDR Text Key: 331064361
• Report Number: 1820334-2023-01714
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FFL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10827002482941
• UDI-Public: (01)10827002482941(17)260531(10)15468439
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/23/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/17/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: NGE-017115
• Device Lot Number: 15468439
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/08/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/16/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/31/2023
• 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