MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP. OLYMPUS LOOP CUTTER; LOOP CUTTER

Model Number FS-5U-1

Device Problem Entrapment of Device (1212)

Patient Problem Laceration(s) (1946)

Event Date 04/25/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The cause of the reported event cannot be determined at this time.The customer stated the device is available for return however, the device has not been received at the time of this report.The fs-5u-1 instruction manual states, ¿before each case, prepare and inspect the instrument as instructed below.Inspect other equipment to be used with the instrument as instructed in their respective instruction manuals.Should the slightest irregularity be suspected, do not use the instrument; contact olympus.Damage or irregularity may compromise patient or user safety, such as punctures, hemorrhages or mucous membrane damage and may result in more severe equipment damage.¿ if additional information becomes available a supplemental report will be submitted.

Event Description

The manufacturer was informed that during a therapeutic total colonoscopy procedure, the polyloop and loop cutter became stuck in the patient causing a rectum laceration.The doctor attempted to use the loop cutter to cut the loop; however, it became entangle with the patient¿s mucous membrane.The intended procedure was completed.This is 1 of 2 complaints.

Manufacturer Narrative

The service center received additional information that states after the incident with the loop cutter, the patient experienced moderate bleeding that was treated by placing 2 clips.It was a pediculate polyp that required an polyloop (hx-400u-30).The device was functional before use because customer tested it few times before introducing it into the endoscope.The polyloop was retracted when introduced into the scope.No force was used during the breakage.The review of the dhr showed that the lot number indicated no anomaly with the event-related device.

Manufacturer Narrative

This supplemental report is being submitted to report the device evaluation results.The device was returned to the service center for evaluation.A visual inspection was performed on the returned device.The device t was received opened without the original packing.The distal end was inspected under a microscope and foreign material was observed, consistent that the device was used.In addition, an indentation was noted.The loop cutter is unable to actuate from open and close when pushing and pulling of the handle due to the foreign material buildup at the distal end.Fingertips were run through the insertion portion to feel for any kinks, bends and crushed areas; none was observed.Based on the evaluation, foreign material noted at distal end of the fs-5u-1 loop cutter.Foreign material consistent with the reported event of ¿caught itself with a mouthful of mucous membrane.¿ the foreign material is preventing the cutter from actuating to open and close when pushing and pulling of the handle.The likely root cause of the reported event is attributed to user mishandling.The instruction manual provides several instructions and warnings to prevent damage to the device.¿do not insert the instrument into the endoscope unless you have a clear endoscopic field of view.If you cannot see the distal end of the insertion portion in the endoscopic field of view, do not use it.This could cause patient injury, such as punctures, hemorrhages or mucous membrane damage.It may also damage the endoscope and/or instrument.¿ ¿do not cut the loop unless you have a clear endoscopic field of view.This could cause patient injury, such as punctures, hemorrhages or mucous membrane damage.It may also damage the endoscope and/or instrument.¿ ¿do not angulate the bending section of the endoscope while the distal end of the insertion portion is extended from the distal end of the endoscope.This could cause patient injury, such as punctures, hemorrhages or mucous membrane damage.¿ ¿do not force the instrument if resistance to insertion is encountered.Reduce the angulation until the instrument passes smoothly.This could cause patient injury, such as punctures, hemorrhages or mucous membrane damage.It could also damage the endoscope and/or instrument.¿ ¿when inserting the instrument into the endoscope, hold the slider firmly.Otherwise, the cutter may open and extend from the endoscope tip abruptly.This could cause patient injury, such as punctures, hemorrhages or mucous membrane damage.It could also damage the endoscope and/or instrument.¿ ¿do not advance or extend the instrument abruptly.This could cause patient injury, such as punctures, hemorrhages or mucous membrane damage.It could also damage the endoscope and/or instrument.¿.

• Brand Name: OLYMPUS LOOP CUTTER
• Type of Device: LOOP CUTTER
• Manufacturer (Section D): OLYMPUS MEDICAL SYSTEMS CORP.; 2951 ishikawa-cho; hachioji-shi, tokyo-to 192-8 507; JA 192-8507
• MDR Report Key: 8608330
• MDR Text Key: 144994274
• Report Number: 2951238-2019-00838
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PTS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170033445
• UDI-Public: 04953170033445
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 08/18/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/14/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: FS-5U-1
• Device Lot Number: K8Z13-9349
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/17/2019
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/30/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: POLYLOOP LIGATION DEVICE HX-400U-30; POLYLOOP LIGATION DEVICE HX-400U-30
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 65 YR
• Patient Weight: 73