MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK ENDOSCOPY ACUSNARE POLYPECTOMY SNARE KNS, UNIT, ELECTROSURGICAL, ENDOSCOPIC (WITH OR WITHOUT ACCESSORIES)

Model Number G22700

Device Problem Failure to Cut (2587)

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

Event Date 05/21/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation evaluation: our laboratory evaluation of the product said to be involved could not confirm the report for unable to polyp. The device was returned with the snare fully retracted into the tubing. The snare was advanced and retracted using the handle with no issues. During a visual inspection of the device, there were no anomalies detected. The continuity from the electrical pin to the snare head was tested with an ohm meter and passed. An additional functional test was performed by attaching the active cord to the electrical pin. The active cord connected easily and remained securely connected to the device. The device was connected to a valley lab generator and power was applied. The snare cut simulated tissue as expected. 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: a definitive cause for the reported observation could not be determined because the product said to be involved functioned as intended. A discrepancy or anomaly that could have contributed to the reported observation was not observed during our laboratory analysis of the returned product. The intended use on the ifu mentions the following: "this device is used with an electrosurgical unit for endoscopic polypectomy. " the instructions for use contain the following information to assist with proper set-up and use of the device: "before using this device, follow recommendations provided by electrosurgical unit manufacturer to ensure patient safety through proper placement and utilization of patient return electrode. Ensure a proper path from patient return electrode to electrosurgical unit is maintained throughout the procedure. " "inspect active cord. Cord must be free of kinks, bends, breaks and exposed wires to allow for accurate transfer of current. If an abnormality is noted, do not use active cord. " "with electrosurgical unit off, prepare equipment. Securely connect active cord to device handle and electrosurgical unit. Active cord fittings should fit snugly into both device handle and electrosurgical unit. Following instructions from electrosurgical unit manufacturer, position patient return electrode and connect it to electrosurgical unit. " "following electrosurgical unit manufacturer's instructions for settings, verify desired settings and activate electrosurgical unit. Note: maximum rated input voltage for this device is 2kvp-p for cut mode and 5 kvp-p for coagulation mode. " 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 remote. 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 Description

During a polypectomy procedure, the physician used an acusnare polypectomy snare. The snare would not cut through polyps. 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
• Type of Device: KNS, UNIT, ELECTROSURGICAL, ENDOSCOPIC (WITH OR WITHOUT ACCESSORIES)
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK ENDOSCOPY; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem NC 27105
• Manufacturer (Section G): COOK ENDOSCOPY; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem NC 27105
• Manufacturer Contact: kaylin davis ; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem, NC 27105 ; 3367440157
• MDR Report Key: 11999132
• MDR Text Key: 267694466
• Report Number: 1037905-2021-00249
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KNS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K851958
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative

Reporter Occupation

• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/15/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

0 Patients were Involved in the Event:

• Date FDA Received: 06/15/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes

Device Operator

• Device Model Number: G22700
• Device Catalogue Number: ASH-1-S
• Device Lot Number: W4429465
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/03/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes

Was the Report Sent to FDA?

• Event Location: No Information
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/21/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/21/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial