MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK ENDOSCOPY FUSION EXTRACTION BALLOON WITH MULTIPLE SIZING

Model Number G31537

Device Problem Material Fragmentation (1261)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 05/31/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Common name and product code: gca, biliary catheter for stone removal that may also allow for irrigation and contrast injection.Investigation evaluation: our laboratory evaluation of the product said to be involved determined that portions of the balloon material were missing.The device was returned with the prepackaged syringe and with the balloon material ruptured.During a visual inspection of the returned device it was determined that the balloon material at the rupture site does not match up.Therefore indicating that portions of the balloon material are missing.Due to the condition of the balloon material a functional test could not be performed.The threads on the proximal and distal end of the balloon appear to be manufactured correctly.A product-specific discrepancy that could have caused or contributed to this observation was not observed during our laboratory analysis.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: a definitive cause for this observation could not be determined because the actual use conditions could not be duplicated in the laboratory setting.Due to a variety of clinical conditions such as patient anatomy, endoscope position or progression of disease state, we could not reproduce the actual conditions of product usage during our laboratory analysis.This limits our ability to conclusively determine a cause.The information provided indicated the balloon inflated properly prior to use.Therefore, the balloon was intact and functioning prior to advancement through the endoscope.A split or rupture in the balloon material can occur if the balloon has come into contact with a sharp object, such as a sharp stone, or possibly a burr in the endoscope channel.A split or rupture in the balloon material can also occur if the balloon was inflated in excess of the recommended inflation volume.The instructions for use direct, "after verifying desired position of balloon, inflate balloon with air only.Note for multiple sizing balloons: inflate balloon using fluoroscopic monitoring until balloon is visualized occluding duct.If desired, adjust size of balloon by using reference marks on syringe.To achieve smallest balloon size, inflate balloon to next largest size and gently pull back on syringe to initial size.Lock stopcock." a split or rupture in the balloon material can also occur if added pressure was applied during extraction.The instructions for use direct the user to ".Gently withdraw the inflated balloon toward the papilla.Warning: do not exert excessive pressure on ampulla while extracting stones.If stone does not pass easily, reassess need for sphincterotomy.¿ prior to distribution, all fusion extraction balloon with multiple sizing are subjected to a visual and functional test to ensure device integrity.The functional test includes an air inflation test to ensure proper balloon function.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 a stone extraction procedure, the physician used a cook fusion extraction balloon with multiple sizing.When sweeping the common bile duct, the balloon burst.Nothing from the device detached or came apart in the patient and there was no harm to the patient.Another device was used to complete the procedure with no further complications.There was no reportable information at this time.The device was received on 11-jun-2019 and there were portions of the balloon material missing.The initial reporter stated that a section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body; however the location of the missing section detected during our laboratory evaluation is unknown.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.

• Brand Name: FUSION EXTRACTION BALLOON WITH MULTIPLE SIZING
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK ENDOSCOPY; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem NC 27105
• Manufacturer (Section G): 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: 8756087
• MDR Text Key: 149934698
• Report Number: 1037905-2019-00365
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GCA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002315372
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002315372(17)200122(10)W4169882
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K040129
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/03/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/02/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/22/2020
• Device Model Number: G31537
• Device Catalogue Number: FS-8.5-12-15-A
• Device Lot Number: W4169882
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/11/2019
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/11/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/30/2019
• 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