MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK ENDOSCOPY CAPTURA SERRATED LARGE FORCEP-SPIKE; FCL, FORCEPS, BIOPSY, NON-ELECTRIC

Catalog Number DBF-2.4SL-230SP-40-S

Device Problems Solder Joint Fracture (2324); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 05/26/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation evaluation: our laboratory evaluation of the product said to be involved confirmed the report.During the evaluation of the returned device, a functional test was performed.When the handle of the device was manipulated the forceps cups will open, but they will not close.Several attempts were made to close the forceps cups, but they were unsuccessful.The device was then placed down an olympus gif-q20 (2.8 mm channel) endoscope.The endoscope was put in a torturous path.On the first attempt the forceps cups were slow to open and would not open fully.Hen the handle was pulled back to close the cups, the forceps cups would close.On the second attempt when the handle was manipulated the forceps cups opened fully and the cups would not close.A visual inspection of the device did not observe any anomalies.The device was sent back to the supplier for evaluation.The supplier provided the following evaluation: one device from the reported event was returned in a zip type bag with proof of decontamination.Evaluation of the device determined that for the returned device was tested for "would not close." during functional testing, it was confirmed that the device would open but would not close when manipulated using the handle.Upon disassembly of the device tip, it was noted that the solder joint was broken.The reported defect was confirmed for the device.Device failure is due to a broken solder joint (butt joint).The device history records were reviewed and were manufactured in march 2017.One assembly order had rejected devices for solder joint defects during manufacturing or final quality control (fqc) inspection.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: the 'forcep cups would not close' issue experienced by the customer was confirmed and the root cause was determined to be a broken solder joint.The supplier is currently working on improvements to create a more robust soldering process to prevent solder joints from breaking.The instructions for use state the following in regards to product inspection: "beginning at the handle and moving toward the cups, uncoil the forceps making sure not to stretch the cable.Open and close the cups to verify smooth handle operation and appropriate cup action.Become familiar with the amount of handle movement required to operate the cups.If any irregularities are noted, do not use.Note: exercising the handle while the forcep is coiled may result in damage to the performance characteristics of the forceps." prior to distribution, all captura biopsy forceps are subjected to a visual inspection and functional test to ensure proper workability.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.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.

Event Description

During an endoscopic procedure , the physician used a cook captura serrated large forcep - spike.The forceps opened and then would not close after placed down the endoscope.The forceps were shaken and they still would not close.The physician removed the forceps from the endoscope and used another device to complete the procedure with no adverse effects to the patient.

• Brand Name: CAPTURA SERRATED LARGE FORCEP-SPIKE
• Type of Device: FCL, FORCEPS, BIOPSY, NON-ELECTRIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK ENDOSCOPY; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem NC 27105
• Manufacturer Contact: scottie fariole ; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem, NC 27105 ; 3367440157
• MDR Report Key: 6698328
• MDR Text Key: 79968491
• Report Number: 1037905-2017-00461
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FCL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002560765
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002560765(17)200323(10)W3844037
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/10/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/10/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: DBF-2.4SL-230SP-40-S
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 05/26/2017
• Device Age: 3 MO
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/15/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/23/2017
• 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