MAUDE Adverse Event Report: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC. RAPTOR GRASPING DEVICE

Model Number	00711177
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/24/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The instructions for use packet (ifu 731747) lists warnings and precautions when using the raptor grasping device, "actuate the device by moving the slider on the handle back and forth to confirm that the grasping jaws open and close smoothly.If the unit does not function properly, or there is evidence of damage (e.G.Bends, kinks, misshapen jaws, misaligned jaws, exposed wires) do not use this product and contact your local product specialist.Do not use excessive force on the handle and do not coil the catheter outside of the endoscope.Excessive force or coiling may damage the device or damage the endoscope and may result in accidental injury to the patient or clinician.The following conditions may cause the device to function improperly: advancing the handle to the open position with too much speed or force.Attempting to pass or open the device in an extremely articulated endoscope.Attempting to actuate the device in an extremely coiled position.Actuating the device when the handle is at an acute angle in relation to the sheath." the device history record (dhr) was reviewed and confirmed the device lot was manufactured to specification.The user facility received in-service training on the proper use and operation of the device.Steris requested the raptor grasping devices be returned for evaluation.A follow-up mdr will be submitted should additional information become available.
Event or Problem Description
The distributor reported that during a patient procedure their raptor grasping device would not close.User facility personnel utilized an additional raptor grasping device and the procedure was completed successfully.No injury or procedure delays were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The raptor grasping devices subject of the reported event were returned for evaluation.Evaluation results determined that kinks were found from the distal point which indicates the user attempted to pass or open the device in an extremely articulated endoscope or attempted to actuate the device in an extremely coiled position.The user facility received in-service training on the proper use and operation of the device.No additional issues have been reported.

• Brand Name: RAPTOR GRASPING DEVICE
• Common Device Name: GRASPING DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.; 5976 heisley road; mentor OH 44060
• Manufacturer (Section G): UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC.; 5976 heisley road; mentor OH 44060
• Manufacturer Contact: coletta cohara ; 5976 heisley road; mentor, OH 44060 ; 4403586251
• MDR Report Key: 14408366
• Report Number: 1528319-2022-00026
• Device Sequence Number: 5489149
• Product Code: OCZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00724995183653
• UDI-Public: 00724995183653
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/16/2022

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 Model Number: 00711177
• Device Catalogue Number: 00711177
• Device Lot Number: 2008790
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/03/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/03/2022; 05/03/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/16/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/07/2022; 09/01/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/03/2020
• 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