MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK ENDOSCOPY ACUSNARE POLYPECTOMY SNARE; FDI, SNARE, FLEXIBLE

Model Number	G22647
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Advance (2524)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	11/02/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Pma/510(k) #: k191048.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 contains the following information to assist with proper setup and use of the device: "fully retract and extend snare to confirm smooth operation of device." prior to distribution, all acusnare polypectomy snares are subjected to a visual inspection and functional testing to ensure device integrity.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 or Problem Description
During an endoscopic polypectomy, the physician used a cook acusnare polypectomy snare.The snare was difficult to open and to close around the polyp.It finally did open, but the physician decided to withdraw that one (couldn't remove the polyp).Customer used another of the same device to complete the procedure.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.

• Brand Name: ACUSNARE POLYPECTOMY SNARE
• Common Device Name: FDI, SNARE, FLEXIBLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK ENDOSCOPY; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem NC 27105
• MDR Report Key: 10916296
• Report Number: 1037905-2020-00512
• Device Sequence Number: 11096870
• Product Code: FDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002226470
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002226470(17)230423(10)W4343222
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MS
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/29/2020

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/23/2023
• Device Model Number: G22647
• Device Catalogue Number: ASDB-15-015-S
• Device Lot Number: W4343222
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/04/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/29/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1