MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC SOF-FLEX PEDIATRIC DOUBLE PIGTAIL URETERAL STENT SET; FAD STENT, URETERAL

Model Number G14840

Device Problem Unraveled Material (1664)

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

Event Date 09/09/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Pma/510(k) #- k180053.This report includes information known at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.

Event Description

As reported, during a laparoscopic pyeloplasty of the ureter, the wire of a sof-flex pediatric double pigtail ureteral stent set unraveled.The stent was advanced over the wire guide without inconvenience.Resistance was felt when removing the wire, which unraveled as it was removed through a needle.The guide wire lost its helical shape, and the coating peeled off the wire.Another catheter was used to complete the procedure.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional intervention due to this occurrence.The patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.

Manufacturer Narrative

Summary of event: as reported, during a laparoscopic pyleloplasty of the ureter, the wire of a sof-flex pediatric double pigtail ureteral stent set unraveled.The stent was advanced over the wire guide without inconvenience.Resistance was felt when removing the wire, which unraveled as it was removed through a needle.The guide wire lost its helical shape, and the coating peeled off the wire.The stent was damaged by the wire guide.Another catheter was used to complete the procedure.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional intervention due to this occurrence.The patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.Investigation evaluation: reviews of the complaint history, device history record, instructions for use (ifu), and quality control procedures were conducted during the investigation.An interview with personnel was also conducted.A device failure analysis was not able to be conducted as the device was not returned by the customer.A document-based investigation evaluation was performed.No related non-conformances were recorded, and there have been no other reported complaints for this lot number.The device history record review provides objective evidence that the device was manufactured to specification.There is no evidence of nonconforming devices from the complaint lot in house or in the field.The relevant manufacturing documents were reviewed, and cook concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify the failure mode described by the customer prior to distribution.Cook also reviewed product labeling.The product instructions for use (ifu) provides the following information to the user related to the reported failure mode.¿precautions ¿ manipulation of the wire guide requires appropriate imaging control.Use caution not to force or overmanipulate the wire guide when gaining access.¿ when using a wire guide through a metal cannula/needle, use caution as damage may occur to the outer coating.¿ ¿how supplied ¿ sterile if package is unopened or undamaged.Do not use the product if there is doubt as to whether the product is sterile.Store in a dark, dry, cool place.Avoid extended exposure to light.Upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred.¿ a cause of the complaint could not be established.The risk analysis for this failure mode was reviewed and no additional escalation was required.The appropriate personnel have been notified and cook will continue to monitor for similar events.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is required.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.

Event Description

No new patient or event information to report.

• Brand Name: SOF-FLEX PEDIATRIC DOUBLE PIGTAIL URETERAL STENT SET
• Type of Device: FAD STENT, URETERAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• Manufacturer (Section G): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• Manufacturer Contact: jason crouch ; 750 daniels way; bloomington, IN 47404 ; 8123392235
• MDR Report Key: 12625388
• MDR Text Key: 276194046
• Report Number: 1820334-2021-02319
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FAD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002148406
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002148406(17)240114(10)13689721
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/07/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/14/2024
• Device Model Number: G14840
• Device Catalogue Number: 039516
• Device Lot Number: 13689721
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/05/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/13/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/18/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/07/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/14/2021
• 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