MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WILSON-COOK MEDICAL INC INSTINCT PLUS ENDOSCOPIC CLIPPING DEVICE; PKL, LIGATOR, HEMORRHOIDAL

Model Number G58010

Device Problems Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Premature Separation (4045)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Pma/510(k): k212323.Investigation evaluation: a product evaluation was not performed in response to this report because the product said to be involved was not provided to cook for evaluation.The report could not be confirmed.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: we could not conduct a complete investigation because the product said to be involved was not returned for evaluation.A definitive cause for the reported observation could not be determined.The instructions for use include the following: "uncoil device.Verify smooth handle operation and clip action.Open clip by gently moving handle spool distally (away from handle thumb ring).Once clip is fully open, do not continue advancing handle spool as clip may prematurely detach from catheter.Close clip by moving handle spool proximally until clip is fully closed." ifu also contains the following precautions: "do not continue to pull handle spool beyond tactile resistance as this may prematurely deploy clip.Failure to keep endoscope as straight as possible when inserting device can result in difficult passage.¿ the instructions for use also states: "with clip closed and without holding handle spool, advance device in small increments into accessory channel of gastroscope, duodenoscope, or colonoscope.¿ the ifu also includes the following precaution: ¿holding handle spool during clip advancement may prematurely deploy clip.¿ failure to follow the instructions above can result in damage to the device which may lead to premature clip deployment.Prior to distribution, all instinct plus endoscopic clipping device 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 an unspecified procedure, the physician used two (2) cook instinct plus endoscopic clipping devices.It was reported that the clips were deploying on their own inside the scope.Our attempts to collect additional information regarding patient outcome were unsuccessful.While the complainant did not specify if the patient experienced any adverse effects or required additional medical procedures due to this event, the information able to be collected does not reasonably suggest the patient was adversely impacted.

Manufacturer Narrative

Pma/510(k): (b)(4).Investigation evaluation: a product evaluation was not performed in response to this report because the product said to be involved was not provided to cook for evaluation.The report could not be confirmed.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: the additional information indicated the user held the handle spool during advancement through the accessory channel.This is the most likely cause of this report.The instructions for use states: "with clip closed and without holding handle spool, advance device in small increments into accessory channel of gastroscope or colonoscope.Caution: holding handle spool during clip advancement may prematurely deploy clip." failure to follow the instructions above can result in damage to the device which may lead to premature clip deployment.However, even if the clip is not deployed, damage can occur to internal device components such as the driver legs.Once this damage occurs, the clip is in a partially deployed state and may not be able to be opened/reopened.Prior to distribution, all instinct plus endoscopic clipping device 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.Additional comments regarding this report: based on the information provided that the user held the handle spool during advancement through the accessory channel, a cook representative has contacted the medical facility involved in an effort to promote further education and understanding related to appropriate usage of this product.

• Brand Name: INSTINCT PLUS ENDOSCOPIC CLIPPING DEVICE
• Type of Device: PKL, LIGATOR, HEMORRHOIDAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): WILSON-COOK MEDICAL INC; 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: 16725007
• MDR Text Key: 313663430
• Report Number: 1037905-2023-00170
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PKL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002580107
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002580107(17)260202(10)W4697906
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/19/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/12/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: G58010
• Device Catalogue Number: INSC-P-7-230-S
• Device Lot Number: W4697906
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/24/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/02/2023
• 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: SCOPE UNKNOWN MAKE AND MODEL.