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

Catalog Number DBF-2.4SL-160SP-40-S

Device Problem Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 06/26/2017

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, the device was functionally tested.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.When the handle was manipulated the device would open, but the cups would not close.The device was sent back to the supplier for evaluation.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.The product was returned to the approved supplier for evaluation and the investigation is on-going.Once additional information has been received a follow-up emdr report will be provided.

Event Description

In preparation for an upper endoscopy procedure, the physician chose a captura serrated large forcep- spike.The forceps were opened, and then they would not close.Another of the same device was opened and used to proceed with the procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation evaluation: our laboratory evaluation of the product said to be involved confirmed the report.During the evaluation of the returned device, the device was functionally tested.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.When the handle was manipulated the device would open, but the cups would not close.The device was sent back to the supplier for evaluation.The supplier provided the following evaluation: for the returned device, the device was tested for "would not close".During functional testing, with the device coiled in two (2), eight (8) inch loops, it was confirmed that the device would not operate properly when the handle was manipulated.The device opens but does not close.Upon further investigation and disassembly of the device tip, it was noted that the device has a butt joint that has broken at the solder connection.The reported defect was confirmed.Failure was due to a broken solder joint.The device history records for packaging work order were reviewed.The packaging work order consisted of one assembly order, manufactured january 2017.The assembly order had devices rejected during manufacturing or final quality control (fqc) for relevant defects.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 supplier provided the following: the "forceps would open but would not close" issue experienced by the customer was confirmed for the device that was used during a procedure.They are currently working on improvements to create a more robust soldering process to prevent solder joints from breaking.In addition, a corrective action has been initiated to reduce occurrences of cups open/close difficulties for disposable forceps.The product said to be involved is included in the scope of the corrective actions.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 forceps is coiled may result in damage to the performance characteristics of the forceps." prior to distribution, all captura serrated large forcep- spike 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 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.

• 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: 6746449
• MDR Text Key: 81135638
• Report Number: 1037905-2017-00498
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FCL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002560734
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002560734(17)200320(10)W3841463
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 08/17/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/27/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: DBF-2.4SL-160SP-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: 06/26/2017
• Device Age: 3 MO
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/27/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/20/2017
• 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