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This customer reported another event with the d-201-14304 in the same month, where during an unknown procedure the device distal tip broke off in the patient.This event is captured in patient identifier (b)(6).Additional information is not yet available for this event.The device is not returned, as such a definitive root cause of the reported complaint cannot be determined at this time.Supplemental report(s) will be filed as the information becomes available.
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The device is not returned.As such, an actual device evaluation is not performed.An evaluation is done based on historical records.This supplemental report is being submitted to provide this information.Due diligence was executed for this event.A review of the device history record found no deviations in appearance of the distal attachment that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Manufacture date is not available.A root cause for the issue cannot be conclusively determined.Based on the similar cases in the past, it is possible that a distal attachment fell from the distal end of the endoscope due for the reasons below: 1) foreign material present between the distal attachment and the distal end of the endoscope, making the inner surface of the distal attachment slippery.2) reduced retention force of the distal attachment caused by attachment to the distal end of the endoscope without using medical tape.The instructions for use includes the following statements: do not use vaseline (or any lubricant that contains petroleum jelly), olive oil, alcohol, or the xylocain spray to lubricate the instrument.Doing so could cause equipment damage, or cause the instrument to fall off the endoscope inside the patient.Be sure to wipe away any excess lubricant before mounting the instrument, and secure the instrument firmly using medical tape with sufficient elasticity.If the instrument is not firmly secured, it could come off inside the body cavity during use and cause patient injury, such as mucous membrane damage.
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