MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK ENDOSCOPY ACUSNARE POLYPECTOMY SNARE; KNS, ENDOSCOPIC ELECTROSURGICAL UNIT AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number G22701

Device Problem Failure to Conduct (1114)

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

Event Date 12/14/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation evaluation: the product said to be involved was returned in an open pouch from the lot number provided in the report.The label matches the product returned.Our laboratory evaluation of the product said to be involved could not confirm the report as it was described.The handle of the device was manipulated and the snare heads would open and close with no resistance felt.During a visual inspection of the device, there was no damage noted on the device.The continuity from the electrical pins to the snare head was tested with an ohm meter and passed.An additional functional test with the device was performed by attaching the active cord to the electrical pin.The active cord connected to the device easily and remained securely connected.The device was connected to a valley lab generator and power was applied.The snare cut simulated tissue as expected.The device history record for the lot number said to be involved was reviewed.A discrepancy or anomaly was not observed with the product that was released for distribution.Investigation conclusion: a definitive cause for the reported observation could not be determined because the product said to be involved functioned as intended.A discrepancy or anomaly that could have contributed to the reported observation was not observed during our laboratory analysis of the returned product.The instructions for use contain the following information to assist with proper set-up and use of the device: "before using this device, follow recommendations provided by electrosurgical unit manufacturer to ensure patient safety through proper placement and utilization of patient return electrode.Ensure a proper path from patient return electrode to electrosurgical unit is maintained throughout the procedure." "inspect active cord.Cord must be free of kinks, bends, breaks and exposed wires to allow for accurate transfer of current.If an abnormality is noted, do not use active cord." "with electrosurgical unit off, prepare equipment.Securely connect active cord to device handle and electrosurgical unit.Active cord fittings should fit snugly into both device handle and electrosurgical unit.Following instructions from electrosurgical unit manufacturer, position patient return electrode and connect it to electrosurgical unit." "following electrosurgical unit manufacturer's instructions for settings, verify desired settings and activate electrosurgical unit.Note: maximum rated input voltage for this device is 2kvp-p for cut mode and 5 kvp-p for coagulation mode." prior to distribution, all acusnare polypectomy snares are subjected to a visual inspection and functional testing to ensure device integrity.A review of the device history record confirmed that the lot said to be involved met all manufacturing requirements prior to shipment.Corrective action: a review of the complaint history was conducted.The likelihood of occurrence is considered rare.Corrective action is not warranted at this time based on the quality engineering risk assessment.Quality assurance will continue to monitor for complaint trends and reassess the risk assessment results as post market feedback continues to become available.

Event Description

During a colonoscopy, a cook acusnare polypectomy snare was used.An olympus esg generator and olympus active cord was used for cautery to take out a polyp.The user started with the olympus generator and had to switch to an erbe generator with a cook active cord due to not being able to cauterize.With the erbe generator, cautery was still not possible, and they tried another snare as a result.The snare did not work with either esg system.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.

• Brand Name: ACUSNARE POLYPECTOMY SNARE
• Type of Device: KNS, ENDOSCOPIC ELECTROSURGICAL UNIT AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK ENDOSCOPY; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem NC 27105
• Manufacturer (Section G): COOK ENDOSCOPY; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem NC 27105
• Manufacturer Contact: sabrina o'brien ; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem, NC 27105 ; 3367440157
• MDR Report Key: 13250777
• MDR Text Key: 289904524
• Report Number: 1037905-2022-00018
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KNS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002227019
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002227019(17)240907(10)W4513253
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K851958
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/13/2022

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: G22701
• Device Catalogue Number: ASMH-1-S
• Device Lot Number: W4513253
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/29/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/16/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/13/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/07/2021
• 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: ERBE ICC 200 GENERATOR; OLYMPUS CHF190 SCOPE; OLYMPUS ESG GENERATOR
• Patient Sex: Male