MAUDE Adverse Event Report: HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX TOKYO OFFICE PENTAX; STERILE DISTAL END CAP WITH ELEVATOR

Model Number OE-A63

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)

Event Date 07/31/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Pentax medical was made aware of a complaint on 08-aug-2023 that occurred in the endoscopy suite during use in canada on (b)(6) 2023.The customer reported that a sterile single use distal end cap(dec), model oe-a63, lot number 0031102, came off during intubation and they switched to a gastroscope.The dec was lodged between the vocal cords.Hence, bx[biopsy] forceps and a basket were used to remove and retrieve the cap.The manufacturer and model of the forceps and basket were not provided.The sterile single use distal end cap(dec) was discarded and will not be returned for evaluation.The patient status in unknown at this point.The sterile single use distal cap was used with pentax medical video duodenoscope model ed34-i10t2, serial number (b)(6).This event meets the requirements for fda reportability; however, submission of this report does not constitute an admission that medical personnel, user facility, importer, manufacturer or product caused or contributed to the event.

Manufacturer Narrative

H6 continued: international medical device regulators forum (imdrf) adverse event reporting health effect clinical code: 3165 device embedded in tissue or plaque health effect impact code: 4638 endoscopic procedure, 4642 additional device required, 4604 delay to treatment/therapy medical device problem code: 2907 detachment of device or device component component code: 424 cap, type of investigation: 4118 type of investigation not yet determined, investigation findings: 3233 results pending completion of investigation, investigation conclusions: 11 conclusion not yet available.Pentax medical pai received a good faith effort(gfe) response.Details below.Who was involved (clinician, technician, patient, other)? patient.What happened to the device (how did the device fail to meet its intended use or user expectation)? cap came off during intubation, switched to gastroscope.Lodged between vocal cords.Since the patient was not wearing an intubation tube at the time of the endoscopy, the patient was allowed to bite the mouthpiece and a normal endoscopy was performed.What happened to the patient (actual or potential clinical consequences from the event, patient outcome, current patient status)? patient status in unknown at this point.What procedure was involved ? ercp procedure.What actions have been taken to correct the issue ? bx forceps and a basket were used to remove the cap.When was it first observed ? the first event was (b)(6) 2023.Where in the facility did it happen ? endoscopy department.Where was it first observed ? during procedure in endoscopy.How did it happen (if known) ? unknown at this point.Was the procedure for treatment or diagnostic purposes? treatment.Was there a delay in the procedure which would require medical intervention such as additional anesthesia or prolonged hospital stay? yes.Did a nurse attach the cap# oe-a63 to the distal part of the endoscope.If so, did they hear the clicking sound when attaching it? yes.If additional information becomes available, a supplemental report will be filed with the new information.Manufacturer mdr 9610877-2023-00197, (b)(6) 2023 procedure.(b)(6) 2023 procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

H6 continued: international medical device regulators forum (imdrf) adverse event reporting health effect clinical code: 2687 foreign body in patient (health effect clinical code, 2687 foreign body in patient, was selected even though the dec was not retrieved from inside the patient by the user, but the dec was thought to have come off inside the patient's mouth and grabbed by the patient.) health effect impact code: 4638 endoscopic procedure, 4642 additional device required, 4604 delay to treatment/therapy.Medical device problem code: 2907 detachment of device or device component.Component code: 424 cap.Type of investigation: 10 testing of actual/suspected device, 3331 analysis of production records.Investigation findings: 4248 usage problem identified.Investigation conclusions: 27 cause traced to training, 19 cause traced to user.Evaluation summary: the returned cap was inspected at pentax medical canada and was in new condition revealing that is was not attached correctly.Pentax medical canada has confirmed by email that the customer confirmed verbally that training was conducted to address the user related error.A device history record(dhr) review was performed by the manufacturer.The dhr review confirmed the endoscope was manufactured on 19-oct-2022 under normal conditions, passed all required inspections, and was released accordingly.Also, there were no reworks or concessions and the dates of approval for shipment on 28-oct-2022 and actual date shipped were confirmed on 31-oct-2022.Patient condition status was provided on 31-oct-2023 by pci and patient is noted as fine and no further reports or concerns were received.Pentax medical has not received any further information for this event and therefore, considers this medwatch report closed.Manufacturer mdr 9610877-2023-00197, (b)(6) 2023 procedure.Manufacturer mdr 9610877-2023-00198, (b)(6) 2023 procedure.

• Brand Name: PENTAX
• Type of Device: STERILE DISTAL END CAP WITH ELEVATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX TOKYO OFFICE; tsutsujigaoka 1-1-110; akishima-shi, tokyo 19600 12; JA 1960012
• Manufacturer (Section G): HOYA CORPORATION PENTAX TOKYO OFFICE; tsutsujigaoka 1-1-110; akishima-shi, tokyo 19600 12; JA 1960012
• Manufacturer Contact: william goeller ; 3 paragon drive; montvale, NJ 07645 ; 8004315880
• MDR Report Key: 17608893
• MDR Text Key: 321804927
• Report Number: 9610877-2023-00198
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FDT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 14961333232991
• UDI-Public: 0114961333232991
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K192245
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/31/2023

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: OE-A63
• Device Lot Number: 0031102
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/08/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/24/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/08/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/31/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/28/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention