MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK ENDOSCOPY CAPTURA SERRATED FORCEPS W/O SPIKE; PTS ENDOSCOPIC GRASPING/CUTTING INSTRUMENT, NON-POWERED, EXEMPT

Model Number G56125

Device Problem Failure to Cut (2587)

Patient Problems Hemostasis (1895); Laceration(s) of Esophagus (2398)

Event Date 11/29/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Initial reporter; occupation: non-healthcare professional.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 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 forcep is coiled may result in damage to the performance characteristics of the forceps." the instructions for use state: "using slight pressure on handle, close forceps around tissue or object.Note: it is not necessary to apply excessive pressure to cleanly excise tissue." prior to distribution, all captura serrated forceps w/o 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 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 an esophageal mucosal biopsy, the physician used a cook captura serrated forceps w/o spike.During the procedure the forceps may not have clamped tightly and the esophageal mucosa was injured.A small amount of bleeding was observed.The patient was then treated with titanium endoscopic clips which stopped the bleeding.The patient recovered and was discharged from the hospital.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient was treated with titanium clips to stop bleeding.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.

• Brand Name: CAPTURA SERRATED FORCEPS W/O 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: 9641756
• MDR Text Key: 189741520
• Report Number: 1037905-2020-00048
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PTS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002561250
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002561250(17)220523(10)W4219027
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/02/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/29/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/23/2022
• Device Model Number: G56125
• Device Catalogue Number: DBF-2.4SN-230-S
• Device Lot Number: W4219027
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/02/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/23/2019
• 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 Age: 76 YR