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

Model Number G13032

Device Problems Material Frayed (1262); Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Date 12/15/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

As reported, upon opening the packaging of a flexor guiding sheath, the tip of the dilator was noted to be frayed.This was noted while prepping for the procedure, away from the sterile field.The device did not make patient contact.A new same-type device was opened and used to successfully complete the procedure.No adverse events were reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Summary of event: as reported, upon opening the packaging of a flexor guiding sheath, the tip of the dilator was noted to be frayed.This was noted while prepping for the procedure, away from the sterile field.The device did not make patient contact.A new same-type device was opened and used to successfully complete the procedure.No adverse events were reported.Investigation evaluation: reviews of the complaint history, device history record, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, and quality control procedures were conducted during the investigation.A visual inspection of the returned device was also conducted.The complaint device was returned in the prior to use condition.The distal tip of the dilator was observed to be split open/frayed.There was also a jagged edge discovered.A review of the device history record found no non-conformances related to the reported failure mode.A review of complaint history records shows no other related complaints associated with the complaint device lot.Because there were 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 the field.A review of relevant manufacturing documents was conducted.It was concluded that the device aspect in question was functionally inspected by quality control and no notable gaps in production or processing controls were noted.There is no indication that a design or process related failure mode contributed to the reported event.Sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.The instructions for use (ifu) provides the following information to the user related to the reported failure mode: how supplied: ¿supplied sterilized by ethylene oxide gas in peel-open packages.Intended for one-time use.Sterile if package is unopened or undamaged.Do not use the product if there is doubt as to whether the product is sterile.Store in a dark, dry, cool place.Avoid extended exposure to light.Upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred.¿ cook has concluded that the device shipping and handling contributed to this incident.The appropriate personnel have been notified and cook will continue to monitor for similar events.Per the quality engineering 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.

Event Description

No additional information regarding the patient and/or event has been received since the previous medwatch report was sent.

• Brand Name: FLEXOR GUIDING SHEATH
• Type of Device: DYB INTRODUCER, CATHETER
• 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: 13117709
• MDR Text Key: 289441460
• Report Number: 1820334-2021-02752
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002130326
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002130326(17)241028(10)14315460
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K142829
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/21/2022

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: G13032
• Device Catalogue Number: KCFW-10.0-38-30-RB
• Device Lot Number: 14315460
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/15/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/30/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/06/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/21/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/28/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1