MAUDE Adverse Event Report: RICHARD WOLF GMBH ELINE; OUTER SHEATH RESECTOSCOPE

Model Number 8655.374

Device Problem Difficult to Insert (1316)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 02/22/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation of the device is in progress.The device has been returned to richard wolf (b)(4) by the user and a follow-up report will be issued as soon as the investigation is completed.

Event Description

On march 25, 2021, it was reported to rw (b)(4) that the loops of the resectoscope seem not to be fit well in the sheath or the working element.While in inner version of the resectoscope, the doctor can see clearly the loop, however it should not appear at all.There was a surgery delay of two hours.Customer has a bipolar resectoscope consisting of the parts listed below: 8680.205, working element active bipo 0/12/30.8655.374, outer sheath resectoscope 26fr.8655.384, inner sheath resectoscope 24ch.8654.3742, connecting part for resectoscope 24ch.The treatment could be completed.Negative effects on the patient were not reported to us by the user.

Event Description

Rw gmbh received and evaluated the device.The results of their investigation: during the inspection in the specialist department pa01-001-8674 of the set sent in by the customer consisting of: 8680.205 working element active bipo 0/12/30.8655.374 outer sheath resectoscope 26fr.8655.384 inner sheath resectoscope 24ch.8654.3742 connecting part for resectoscope 24ch.The outer sheath and inner sheath were found to be bent, causing the loop to be visible in the field of view.The outer shaft: 8655374 complained about comes from batch: 1277706 and was added to the stock on 01.06.2015 with a batch size of 40 pieces.The production schedule was checked and no anomalies were registered.Delivery to the customer took place on 26.06.2015.No comparable complaints occurred during the period under review.In the instructions for use ga-d345 / en / 2018-03 v7.0 / pk18-9297, the user is advised of the limited mechanical load capacity in chapter 7 applications.In order to be able to detect damage to the product at an early stage, the user is obliged to inspect the instrument for damage before and after use (chapter 8 inspection).Possible hazards were considered in the risk assessment d3 r02 (reusable sheaths and tubes) with the corresponding extent of damage and probability of occurrence.This is a "handling-related, direct user error (5.4.1)".The extent of damage is rated as 7 and the probability of occurrence as 4.Transferred in the afap diagram d3 reusable sockets and tubes rev.2 we are in the acceptable range.This rating is still valid even considering the current case.Due to the present damage pattern, a user error / mechanical overload is to be assumed.High and alternating bending loads have led to the bending of the outer shaft or the inner shaft and the resulting description of the defect by the customer.There is no general product problem involving non-conformity, negative trends or hazards not previously known.The warnings as well as visual and functional checks described in the instructions for use ga-d345 / en / 2018-03 v7.0 / pk18-9297 are sufficient in our opinion.

Manufacturer Narrative

Richard wolf gmbh (rwgmbh) considers this matter closed.However, in the event rwgmbh receives any additional information a follow up report will be submitted to fda.Richard wolf medical instruments corporation (rwmic) submitting report on behalf of rwgmbh report on behalf of rwgmbh.

• Brand Name: ELINE
• Type of Device: OUTER SHEATH RESECTOSCOPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): RICHARD WOLF GMBH; pforzheimer strasse 32; knittlingen, 75438 ; GM 75438
• MDR Report Key: 11574299
• MDR Text Key: 275953853
• Report Number: 9611102-2021-00015
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FDC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04055207018989
• UDI-Public: 04055207018989
• Combination Product (y/n): Y
• PMA/PMN Number: K062720
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,o
• Remedial Action: Replace
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/25/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 8655.374
• Device Catalogue Number: 8655.374
• Device Lot Number: 1277706
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/26/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/19/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/21/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: 8654.3742 CONNECTING PART FOR RESECTOSCOPE 24CH.; 8655.384 INNER SHEATH RESECTOSCOPE 24CH.; 8680.205 WORKING ELEMENT ACTIVE BIPO 0/12/30.
• Patient Outcome(s): Other