MAUDE Adverse Event Report: UNITED STATES ENDOSCOPY GROUP, INC. EXACTO COLD SNARE

Model Number	00711115
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/14/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The exacto cold snare was not returned for evaluation; however, a piece of plastic that had broken off the exacto cold snare device was returned for evaluation.The plastic piece that was returned was determined to be the strain relief that is connected to the handle assembly.The strain relief is used to help prevent kinking and buckling of the catheter.As the device was not returned for evaluation a root cause cannot be determined.The instructions for use states that the following conditions may not allow the device to perform properly: "prior to clinical use, inspect and familiarize yourself with the device.If there is evidence of damage, do not use this product and contact your local product specialist.Attempting to advance 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, and/or, attempting to actuate the device when the handle is at an acute angle in relation to the sheath." the device history record was reviewed and no abnormalities were identified.A complaint review indicates this to be an isolated event.There have been no other complaints associated with this lot.No additional issues have been reported.
Event or Problem Description
The user facility reported via medwatch report (b)(4) that during a patient procedure their exacto cold snare did resect properly.When the user was bringing the snare out of the scope channel a piece of the plastic catheter was observed to be broken off.The procedure was completed successfully and no injuries were reported.

• Brand Name: EXACTO COLD SNARE
• Common Device Name: SNARE
• 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: 16700229
• Report Number: 1528319-2023-00008
• Device Sequence Number: 20276827
• Product Code: FGX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00724995182618
• UDI-Public: 00724995182618
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/07/2023

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: 00711115
• Device Catalogue Number: 00711115
• Device Lot Number: 4895562
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/08/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/07/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/20/2022
• 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