MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WILSON-COOK MEDICAL INC HERCULES 3 STAGE WIREGUIDED BALLOON ESOPHAGEAL-PYLORIC-COLONIC; KNQ, DILATOR, ESOPHAGEAL

Catalog Number HBD-W-10-11-12

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 11/28/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation evaluation: the product said to be involved was returned in an open pouch from the lot number provided in the report.The label matches the product returned.Our laboratory evaluation of the product said to be involved confirmed the report.The device was returned with three kinks in the catheter at 116.2cm, 117.8cm, and 119.7cm.The catheter was also broken with a hole/break at the 119.7cm kink.No other anomalies were detected with the device.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: our evaluation of the returned device confirmed the report.A corrective action (capa) has been initiated to reduce occurrences of catheter cracking, splitting or breaking for hbd-w devices.The product said to be involved is included in the scope of the corrective actions.Prior to distribution, all hercules 3 stage wire guided balloons esophageal-pyloric-colonic are subjected to a leak test 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 corrective action has been initiated in an effort to reduce occurrences of this nature.This product was manufactured prior to implementation of this corrective action.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

In preparation for a procedure, the user selected a cook hercules 3 stage wire guided balloon esophageal-pyloric-colonic.It was reported [that the] user detected the device damaged before use and changed to another same device to complete the procedure.There was no reportable information at that time.The device was evaluated on 01/04/2024.There was a break/hole in the catheter at the 119cm from the handle subject of report.This occurred prior to patient contact; there was no impact to the patient.

• Brand Name: HERCULES 3 STAGE WIREGUIDED BALLOON ESOPHAGEAL-PYLORIC-COLONIC
• Type of Device: KNQ, DILATOR, ESOPHAGEAL
• 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: 18605635
• MDR Text Key: 334091557
• Report Number: 1037905-2024-00051
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KNQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10827002517957
• UDI-Public: (01)10827002517957(17)260608(10)W4735056
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: HK
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/30/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/30/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: HBD-W-10-11-12
• Device Lot Number: W4735056
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/04/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/04/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/08/2023
• 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