MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES MANSFIELD COTTLE NASAL SPEC SZ 4 55MM; N/A

Model Number 400143

Device Problem Material Integrity Problem (2978)

Patient Problem Needle Stick/Puncture (2462)

Event Date 12/20/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the new cottle nasal spec sz 4 55mm (400143) "were about to be put in the instrument trays when the damaged instruments were noticed".The user reportedly "received metal splinters imbedded in the thumb and fingers, requiring forceps to remove the metal splinters"."product has imperfections regarding the instrument finish, and metal splinters are being shed, resulting in physical injury of the user." the user was not permanently injured and did not have to seek medical assistance for injury.It was reported that the device was not used in procedure, thus no patient impact and no delay in procedure occurred.

Manufacturer Narrative

An investigation has been initiated based on the reported information.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up report will be submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

Two cottle nasal specs sz 4 55mm (400143) were returned for evaluation: the cottle nasal specs were received in used condition with damage to the forceps and set screws due to misuse or grinding error during manufacture.The complaint reported by the customer was confirmed.The damaged set screws had metal shavings coming off.Metal shavings may be the result of damage during manufacturing or incomplete grinding/polishing of the metal.Misuse of the product such as twisting the set screw with pliers may also lead to this type of damage.

Manufacturer Narrative

The cottle nasal specs sz 4 55mm ((b)(6)) wee returned to the supplier for further analysis: per the supplier, visual inspection revealed no burrs or sharp edges.For both parts, functionality was checked, especially the rounded, knurled knob / set screw and the threated rod were moved and touched, but no sharp edges or metal splinters came off or hurt skin of the test user.Thus, complaint could not be retraced and it could not be confirmed that metal splinters came off these parts.However, it could be confirmed that the set screw looked worn, and surface was not as smooth as it normally looks like when newly produced.Review of the device history record showed device in conformance to specifications at time of release.Complaint history was reviewed and no similar issued has been registered so far.Items in stock were also checked and no part had burr or sharp edges.Especially, the surface of the set screws was inspected, and no deviations could be identified.In conclusion, it could be confirmed that the returned product looked worn, and surface of the set screw was not in specification compared to a newly produced product.However, sharp edges or splinters that may have come off the set screw could not be confirmed.Furthermore, no other product problems could be identified that might have contributed to the described complaint.The root cause remains unclarified.According to the reported event, the metal splinters appeared while instruments were put into an instruments tray.One possible cause could be that the splinters came off an instrument nearby or the tray itself and were associated with the instruments of complaint by mistake.Misuse of the product such as twisting the set screw with pliers may have led to the described type of damage/surface issue of the set crew.No manufacturing, workmanship or material deficiency has been identified.

• Brand Name: COTTLE NASAL SPEC SZ 4 55MM
• Type of Device: N/A
• Manufacturer (Section D): INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES MANSFIELD; 11 cabot boulevard; 11 cabot boulevard; mansfield MA
• Manufacturer (Section G): INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES MANSFIELD; 11 cabot boulevard; mansfield MA
• Manufacturer Contact: vivian nelson ; 1100 campus drive; princeton, NJ ; 6099362319
• MDR Report Key: 16162950
• MDR Text Key: 307467563
• Report Number: 3014334038-2023-00002
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EPY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10381780391500
• UDI-Public: 10381780391500
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 05/10/2023

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?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 400143
• Device Catalogue Number: 400143
• Device Lot Number: AC2208
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/20/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/13/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/10/2023; 04/27/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/13/2023; 05/10/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female