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

Catalog Number DBF-2.8SJN-230SP-40-S

Device Problem Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 05/30/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation evaluation: our laboratory evaluation of the product said to be involved confirmed the report.The device was returned for evaluation into two (2) different pieces (the handle and the cut coiled catheter), no portion of the device appeared to be missing.The separation of the two (2) sections had the appearance of being cut as the user stated.The device was cut at 2.1 cm from the base of the handle.The total length of the cut coiled catheter is 237.1 cm.Near the proximal end of the cut on the coiled catheter, the device has been stretched and the sheath has separated from each other.The catheter is stretched about 7 cm in length.There is a kink in the coiled catheter that is about 1.5 cm in length.The kink is near the cut area.Due to the condition of the cut device, we could not perform a functional test to see if the forceps cups will open or close.The device was sent back to the supplier for evaluation.The supplier provided the following evaluation: one (1) device from the reported event was returned in a zip type bag with proof of decontamination.Evaluation of the device determined that the device has been stretched and cut into two (2) sections.Due to the condition that the device was returned, functional testing could not be performed.Upon further investigation and disassembly of the device tip, it was noted that the device has a broken solder joint.Since functional testing could not be performed due to the condition that the device was returned, the reported defect "would not close" could not be confirmed.The root cause was unknown.It cannot be determined if the broken solder joint was a result of the stretching of the device.The device history records for two (2) packaging work orders were reviewed.The first packaging work order consisted of one (1) assembly order (ao) manufactured in march 2017.The second packaging work order consisted of one (1) assembly order (ao) manufactured in february 2017.No relevant defects were noted in the manufacturing and/or final quality control (fqc) checklist records.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 "forceps will not close" issue experienced by the customer could not be confirmed due to the condition of the device when returned.The device tip was disassembled and the solder joint was broken.However, it cannot be determined if the solder joint was compromised during manufacturing or if the solder joint broke as a result of stretching the catheter.The supplier is 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." the instructions for use states: "using slight pressure on handle, close forceps around tissue or object.Note: it is not necessary to apply excessive pressure to cleanly excise tissue.Caution: if forceps fail to close, slowly pull cups against channel opening.Remove endoscope and forceps as a unit, then manually close cups and withdraw forceps from endoscope." 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 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

During a colonoscopy, the physician used a captura serrated jumbo forceps-spike.They could not close the cups.They cut the catheter at the handle thinking that would close the cups, but it did not.They pulled the endoscope out of the patient with the forceps cups open [extending from the endoscope].

• Brand Name: CAPTURA SERRATED JUMBO 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: 6830178
• MDR Text Key: 83994075
• Report Number: 1037905-2017-00566
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FCL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002567245
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002567245(17)200328(10)W3846673
• 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,user f
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/30/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/30/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: DBF-2.8SJN-230SP-40-S
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 05/30/2017
• Device Age: 2 MO
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/10/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/28/2017
• 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
• Treatment: OLYMPUS (B)(4) ENDOSCOPE.