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

Model Number G44155

Device Problems Peeled/Delaminated (1454); Material Separation (1562)

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

Event Date 12/15/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

As reported, during an unspecified peripheral vascular procedure, the lining of a flexor ansel guiding sheath sheared off as another manufacturer's atherectomy device was removed from the sheath.The event occurred after use of the atherectomy device.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.Upon return and initial evaluation of the device, the side-arm was also noted to be separated from the sheath.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device evaluation has begun; however, a conclusion is not yet available.This report includes information known at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.

Event Description

No new patient or event information since the last report was submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unchanged, or unavailable.Event summary: as reported, during an unspecified peripheral vascular procedure, the lining of a flexor ansel guiding sheath sheared off as another manufacturer's atherectomy device was removed from the sheath.The event occurred after use of the atherectomy device.Upon return and initial evaluation of the device, the side-arm was also noted to be separated from the sheath.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.Investigation ¿ evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device was conducted.A document-based investigation was also performed including a review of complaint history, device history record (dhr), the instructions for use, manufacturing instructions, and quality control data.A used and damaged flexor ansel guiding sheath was returned to cook for investigation.A piece of lining was present.A wrinkle was noted at 1mm from the distal end of the sheath.The side arm was separated at the flare.Through examination with a borescope, delamination was observed beginning approximately 1mm from the flare on the proximal end and measuring 23.5cm in length.A document-based investigation evaluation was performed.No related non-conformances were recorded, and there have been no other reported complaints for this lot number.The device history record review provides objective evidence that the device was manufactured to specification.There is no evidence of nonconforming devices from the complaint lot 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: 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 is 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.¿ cook has concluded that operational factors contributed to this failure mode.It's likely that removal of the philips phoenix atherectomy device caused damage to the inner liner of the sheath, leading to the delamination.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is warranted.Cook medical 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 ANSEL 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 ; 8128294891
• MDR Report Key: 13119139
• MDR Text Key: 285827065
• Report Number: 1820334-2021-02755
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002441552
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002441552(17)241018(10)14285627
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/14/2022

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: G44155
• Device Catalogue Number: KCFW-7.0-18/38-45-RB-ANL0-HC
• Device Lot Number: 14285627
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/21/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• 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: 04/14/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/18/2021
• 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
• Treatment: PHILIPS PHOENIX 2.4 X 127