MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC FLEXOR RAABE GUIDING SHEATH; DYB INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Model Number	G13091
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
It is currently unknown if the complaint device will be returned for physical investigation.This information has been requested.A follow up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.
Event or Problem Description
As reported, a flexor raabe guiding sheath was being used and a cook catheter broke while inside of the patient.Additional patient and event information has been requested.
Event or Problem Description
No new patient or event information to report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Description of event: as reported, a flexor raabe guiding sheath was being used and a cook catheter broke while inside of the patient.Investigation ¿ evaluation.A document based investigation was performed including a review of complaint history, device history record, the instructions for use, manufacturing instructions, and quality control data.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed.However, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was made out of specification.A review of the device history record found no non-conformances related to the reported failure mode.Because there are no related non-conformances, adequate inspection activities have been established, there is objective evidence that the dhr was fully executed, and no other lot related complaints that have been received from the field, it was concluded that there is no evidence that nonconforming product exists in house or in field.The instructions for use (ifu), provides the following information to the user related to the reported failure mode: "warnings¿ ¿if resistance is encountered during advancement of flexor sheath, assess cause of resistance and consider dilation of any restriction identified or consider alternate treatment strategy.If flexor sheath is advanced through resistance, force to remove the sheath will be higher, increasing the risk of sheath material or hub separation upon withdrawal.¿ ¿reinsertion of dilator prior to removal of flexor sheath increases the strength of the sheath and lessens the risk of device separation.If resistance i anticipated or encountered during withdrawal of flexor sheath, consider carefully reinserting the dilator prior to continuing removal.¿ ¿precautions¿ ¿in order to ensure device compatibility, choose a sheath size large enough to accommodate the maximum outer diameter of any devices that will be placed through the sheath.¿ ¿all interventional or diagnostic instruments used with this product should move freely through the valve and sheath to avoid damage.¿ ¿sheath removal¿ ¿insert a wire guide until its tip extends at least 10cm past the tip of the sheath.¿ ¿remove the sheath.Avoid applying traction to the hub during removal.If resistance is anticipated or encountered during withdrawal of the flexor sheath, consider reinserting the dilator and removing the sheath and dilator as a unit.¿ ¿remove the wire guide.¿ a review of relevant manufacturing documents was conducted.It was concluded that the device aspect in question was visually/functionally inspected by quality control and no related gaps in production or processing controls were noted.Cook has concluded a component failure contributed to this failure mode.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is warranted.Cook will continue to monitor this device via the complaints database for similar complaints.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.

• Brand Name: FLEXOR RAABE GUIDING SHEATH
• Common Device Name: DYB INTRODUCER, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• MDR Report Key: 12085192
• Report Number: 1820334-2021-01629
• Device Sequence Number: 19801067
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002130913
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002130913(17)240506(10)13943799
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: DC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K142829
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,user f
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/11/2021

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: 05/06/2024
• Device Model Number: G13091
• Device Catalogue Number: KCFW-5.0-38-70-RB-RAABE
• Device Lot Number: 13943799
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/14/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/21/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/29/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/11/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1