MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK ENDOSCOPY CAPTURA PRO¿ BIOPSY FORCEPS WITH SPIKE; PTS ENDOSCOPIC GRASPING/CUTTING INSTRUMENT, NON-POWERED, EXEMPT

Model Number G50697

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Hemostasis (1895)

Event Date 09/09/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation evaluation: a product evaluation was not performed in response to this report because the product said to be involved was not provided to cook for evaluation.The report could not be confirmed.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: we could not conduct a complete investigation because the product said to be involved was not returned for evaluation.A definitive cause for the reported observation could not be determined.The size of tissue sample or biopsy to be excised can be controlled by how the user handles the forceps.If excessive pressure was applied during advancement into the tissue or during handle manipulation, this could have contributed to the reported observation.The instructions for use (ifu) direct the user to, ¿advance forceps to biopsy or retrieval site, then open cups and advance into tissue to be biopsied or objected to be retrieved.Using slight pressure on handle, close forceps around tissue or object.Maintain gentle handle pressure to keep cups closed and gently withdraw forceps from site.¿ the ifu warns, "these single-use biopsy forceps should only be used to biopsy tissue where possible bleeding or hemorrhage will not present a danger for patients.Adequate plans for management of potential bleeding or hemorrhage and appropriate airway management should be in place." the ifu lists potential complications as, "those associated with gastrointestinal endoscopy include but are not limited to: perforation, bleeding or hemorrhage, aspiration, fever, infection, allergic reaction to medication, hypotension, respiratory depression or arrest, cardiac arrhythmia or arrest." prior to distribution, all captura pro 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 and this represents an unusual occurrence.The likelihood of occurrence is considered remote.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 colonoscopy, the physician used a cook captura pro biopsy forceps with spike.After the biopsy there was a large hematoma and some slight bleeding at the site.The physician used a cook instinct endoscopic hemoclip to stop the bleeding.No further action was needed due to this occurrence.The physician confirmed there was no harm to the patient.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient required placement of a hemoclip to control the bleeding due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.

• Brand Name: CAPTURA PRO¿ BIOPSY FORCEPS WITH SPIKE
• Type of Device: PTS ENDOSCOPIC GRASPING/CUTTING INSTRUMENT, NON-POWERED, EXEMPT
• 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: 9156485
• MDR Text Key: 161774873
• Report Number: 1037905-2019-00580
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PTS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002506978
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002506978(17)220624(10)W4229969
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/09/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/04/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/24/2022
• Device Model Number: G50697
• Device Catalogue Number: BF-2.4SL-230SP-40
• Device Lot Number: W4229969
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/09/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/24/2019
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention