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

Catalog Number INSC-P-7-230-S

Device Problems Material Separation (1562); Difficult to Open or Close (2921)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

During an endoscopy, the physician used two cook instinct plus endoscopic clipping devices.It was reported that after the clips were put down the scope, the nurse went to open the clips but they detached from the catheter and stayed attached to the drive wires.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Pma/510(k): k212323.Investigation evaluation: a product evaluation was not performed in response to this report because the products said to be involved were not provided to cook for evaluation.The report could not be confirmed.A review of the device history record could not be conducted because the lot number was not provided.Investigation conclusion: a corrective action has been initiated to reduce occurrences of the clip housing detaching from the cath attach for instinct plus endoscopic clipping devices.The product said to be involved is included in the scope of the corrective actions.The instructions for use states: "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.Precaution: do not continue to pull handle spool beyond tactile resistance as this may prematurely deploy clip." the instructions for use states: "with clip closed and without holding handle spool, advance device in small increments into accessory channel of gastroscope, duodenoscope, or colonoscope.Note: if difficult to advance device, relax elevator and/or straighten endoscope.¿ 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 devices are subjected to a visual inspection and functional testing to ensure device integrity.Corrective action: a corrective action has been initiated in an effort to reduce occurrences of this nature.This product was manufactured prior to implementation of this corrective action.Quality assurance will continue to monitor for complaint trends and reassess the risk assessment results as post market feedback continues to become available.

• 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: 17030540
• MDR Text Key: 316702746
• Report Number: 1037905-2023-00260
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PKL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/31/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/31/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: INSC-P-7-230-S
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/08/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: DUODENOSCOPE, UNKNOWN MAKE AND MODEL