MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WILSON-COOK MEDICAL INC ACUSNARE POLYPECTOMY SNARE SOFT; FDI, SNARE, FLEXIBLE

Catalog Number	SASM-1-S
Medical Device Problem Code	Off-Label Use (1494)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/13/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
During an unknown endoscopic procedure, the physician used a cook acusnare polypectomy snare soft.It was reported [that] when trying to open the snare to capture the polyp the snare considerable amount of force was required to open the snare.When closing the snare a considerable amount of force was again required to close.Due to requiring extra force it caused the tension to snap back so fast it caused the snare to jump.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Section g: pma/510(k):k173673.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 provided by the user stated that a cold polypectomy was performed.This is against the intended use of the device.The intended use for this device states: "this device is used with an electrosurgical unit for endoscopy polypectomy.Do not use this device for any purpose other than the stated intended use." this is the most likely cause of the report.Prior to distribution, all acusnare polypectomy snares 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 a cold polypectomy was performed, a cook representative has been directed to contact the medical facility involved in an effort to promote further education and understanding related to appropriate usage of this product.

• Brand Name: ACUSNARE POLYPECTOMY SNARE SOFT
• Common Device Name: FDI, SNARE, FLEXIBLE
• 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: 18474246
• Report Number: 1037905-2024-00020
• Device Sequence Number: 17744390
• Product Code: FDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002226333
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002226333(17)260919(10)W4766384
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/09/2024

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 Expiration Date: 09/19/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: SASM-1-S
• Device Lot Number: W4766384
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/13/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/09/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/19/2023
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: ENDOSCOPE - OLYMPUS CFH 190L
• Patient Sex: Unknown