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Investigation ¿ evaluation: it was reported by (b)(6) of (b)(6) hospital, australia that a cook chait percutaneous cecostomy catheter required replacement.The device was placed in a female patient on (b)(6) 2021.Six days after placement, on (b)(6) 2021, it was discovered that the device ¿fell out overnight¿.A new device was subsequently placed.No other adverse effects to the patient were reported due to this occurrence.Cook's attempts to gain additional information were unsuccessful.Reviews of the complaint history, device history record (dhr), instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions (mi), and quality control were conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed.However, a document-based investigation evaluation was performed.A review of the device master record (dmr) concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.A review of the design history file (dhf) showed that this device is both safe and effective for its intended use.A review of the dhr for the reported complaint device lot and the related subassembly lots revealed no recorded non-conformances relevant to the failure mode.A database search did not identify any other events associated with the reported device lot.Based on the available information, cook has concluded that there is no evidence suggesting nonconforming product exists either in house or in field.Cook also reviewed product labeling.The ifu supplied with the device states the following in consideration of the reported failure mode: ¿precautions¿: instruct patient to read and understand the patient guide titled ¿caring for your temporary & chait trapdoor cecostomy catheters¿ prior to initial catheter introduction.The catheter should be changed every 6 months to reduce the risk of catheter fracture.¿product recommendations¿: the tdcs-100-m is recommended for tract lengths from 3-9 cm.¿instructions for use¿: 2.Carefully pull catheter out over pre-positioned wire guide.Determine cecostomy tract length and place appropriately sized catheter.Note: confirm that tract is appropriate length to accommodate chait trapdoor cecostomy catheter by advancing wire guide, under fluoroscopy, until tip is within cecum and measure distance from hemostat to wire guide tip.4.Perform contrast injection to confirm catheter position and patency within cecum.¿patient instruction for maintenance of chait trapdoor cecostomy catheter.¿ note: instruct patient to read and understand the patient guide titled ¿caring for your temporary & chait trapdoor cecostomy catheters¿ prior to initial catheter introduction.Based on the available information, no product returned, and the results of the investigation, a definitive root cause was unable to be established.It is possible that the patient¿s activity level or method of device securement contributed to the event; however, the cause of this event could not be established with the current information.The appropriate personnel have been notified.Cook will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the 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.
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