MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC QUICK-CORE COAXIAL BIOPSY NEEDLE SET; KNW INSTRUMENT, BIOPSY

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Remove (1528)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/17/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported a quick-core coaxial biopsy needle set was checked prior to use for an unknown procedure.The operator was unable to separate the coaxial needle.A new, similar device was used to complete the procedure.As reported, the patient did not experience any adverse effects or require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report includes information known at this time.A follow up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.
Event or Problem Description
No additional information regarding the patient and/or event has been received since the previous medwatch report was sent.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unchanged, unknown or unavailable.Investigation ¿ evaluation: (b)(6) of china notified cook on 17nov2021 about an issue with a quick-core coaxial biopsy needle set (qcs-18-9.0-20t; lot# 13958878).Prior to procedure, they found the dtn needle of the set would not separate easily.The procedure was completed with another qcs set.The device made no patient contact.A review of the complaint history, device history record, instructions for use (ifu), quality control, and specifications of the device were conducted during the investigation.Only the unopened quick-core needle was returned to cook for evaluation.The dtn needle was not returned; thus, cook was unable to test and re-create this failure with the device.Additionally, a document-based investigation evaluation was performed.Cook completed a review of the product device master record (dmr) and concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.In response to this incident, cook reviewed the device history record (dhr) for lot# 13958878 and found no non-conformances or additional complaints.Based on the device master record, the device history record, and the device failure analysis, there is no evidence the device was manufactured out of specification at the time.There is no evidence of non-conforming material in house or in the field.Cook also reviewed product labeling.This product is supplied with an instructions for use (ifu) pamphlet t_qc_rev6.In the how supplied section it states: upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred.Based on the information provided, partially returned device, and the results of the investigation, it was determined the cause of this event is related to a quality control deficiency.A project was previously opened to investigate this failure, and quality control inspections were updated.This device was manufactured prior to this correction.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.

• Brand Name: QUICK-CORE COAXIAL BIOPSY NEEDLE SET
• Common Device Name: KNW INSTRUMENT, BIOPSY
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• Manufacturer (Section G): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• Manufacturer Contact: jason crouch ; 750 daniels way; bloomington, IN 47404 ; 8123392235
• MDR Report Key: 12894108
• Report Number: 1820334-2021-02589
• Device Sequence Number: 14317544
• Product Code: KNW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002270176
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002270176(17)260512(10)13958878
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• PMA/510(K) Number: K973565
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/08/2022

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: 05/12/2026
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: QCS-18-9.0-20T
• Device Lot Number: 13958878
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/17/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/18/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/30/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/08/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/12/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown