Pma/510(k) # k172288.Investigation evaluation: our laboratory evaluation of the product said to be involved determined the cutting wire securing component located near the distal end of the sphincterotome has disconnected from the catheter.However, the cutting wire is intact and remains securely attached to the sphincterotome at the proximal end.A section of the cutting wire securing component has broken and detached from the device.The broken section is estimated to be 3.0mm in length and 0.5mm in diameter.The broken section was not included in the return.There was an unknown liquid observed in the catheter and the wire guide lumen was returned fully utilized.There is also an unknown brown/red substance in the catheter near the distal end giving indication the device has been used.Due to the cutting wire securing component disconnection, a functional test for orientation was unable to be conducted.A product discrepancy or anomaly that could have contributed to this reported occurrence was not observed.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 this observation could not be determined because the actual use conditions could not be duplicated in the laboratory setting.Due to a variety of clinical conditions such as patient anatomy, endoscope position or progression of disease state, we could not reproduce the actual conditions of product usage during our laboratory analysis.This limits our ability to conclusively determine a cause.Separation of the cutting wire securing component and the catheter can occur if the tip of the sphincterotome is over flexed.The instructions for use caution the user: "do not over flex or bow tip beyond 90 degrees, as this may damage or cause cutting wire to break." other factors that can contribute to separation of the cutting wire securing component and the catheter include manipulating the handle with the catheter in a coiled position or with the precurved stylet inside the cannulating tip.The instructions for use advise the user: "upon removing device from package, uncoil and straighten sphincterotome.Carefully remove precurved stylet from cannulating tip." the instructions for use contain the following comment: "note: do not exercise handle while device is coiled or precurved stylet is in place, as this may cause damage to sphincterotome and render it inoperable." prior to distribution, all fusion® pre-loaded with acrobat 2 wire guides are subjected to a visual inspection and functional test to ensure device integrity.The functional test includes bowing the sphincterotome to ensure the distal end responds to handle manipulation.A review of the device history record confirmed that the lot said to be involved met all manufacturing requirements prior to shipment.Corrective action: 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.
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During an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp) procedure, the physician used a cook fusion® pre-loaded with acrobat 2 wire guide.It was initially reported that the tip of the device came out of sterile packing slightly bent causing orientation issues.There was no reportable information at this time.Our evaluation of the returned device on 28 february 2022 determined that the anchor had separated from the catheter and a portion detached.[subject of report] it was reported that a section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body; the location of the missing portion is unknown.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.
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