MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC FLEXOR ANSEL GUIDING SHEATH; DYB INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Catalog Number	KSAW-5.0-18/38-55-RB-ANL1-HC
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/15/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
E1: customer name and address = mobile: (b)(6).This report includes information known at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
Event or Problem Description
As reported, during an unknown procedure, the tip of a flexor ansel guiding sheath¿s dilator "cracked".The device package was not damaged.Resistance was encountered upon advancement of the device into the femoral artery.The access site was not scarred; however, the device was advanced through a previously placed vascular closure device.The device was removed and a crack in the dilator tip was found.The crack was not sharp.The procedure was completed with another device of the same type.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
Event or Problem Description
No additional information regarding the patient and/or event has been received since the previous medwatch report was sent.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Summary of event: as reported, during an unknown procedure, the tip of a flexor ansel guiding sheath¿s dilator "cracked".The device package was not damaged.Resistance was encountered upon advancement of the device into the femoral artery.The access site was not scarred; however, the device was advanced through a previously placed vascular closure device.The device was removed and a crack in the dilator tip was found.The crack was not sharp.The procedure was completed with another device of the same type.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.Investigation evaluation: reviews of the complaint history, device history record (dhr), instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, and quality control procedures were conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned to cook for investigation.A document-based investigation evaluation was performed.A review of the device history record found no relevant non-conformances on the lot.A review of complaint history found no additional complaints for this lot number.The product ifu states, ¿if resistance is encountered during advancement of flexor sheath, assess cause of resistance and consider dilation of any restriction identified or consider alternate treatment strategy.If flexor sheath is advanced through resistance, force to remove the sheath will be higher, increasing the risk of sheath material or hub separation upon withdrawal.¿ and ¿all interventional or diagnostic instruments used with this product should move freely through the valve and sheath to avoid damage.¿ a review of the device master record (dmr) concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.The information provided upon review of the dmr, dhr, and complaint file suggests that there is evidence the device was manufactured to specification.There is no evidence of non-conforming devices in-house or in the field.Based on the information provided and the results of the investigation, cook has concluded that component failure unrelated to manufacturing or design deficiencies contributed to this incident.The risk analysis for this failure mode was reviewed and no additional escalation was required.The appropriate personnel have been notified and cook will continue to monitor for similar events.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.

• Brand Name: FLEXOR ANSEL GUIDING SHEATH
• Common Device Name: DYB INTRODUCER, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• Manufacturer (Section G): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• Manufacturer Contact: jason crouch ; 750 daniels way; bloomington, IN 47404 ; 8123392235
• MDR Report Key: 19253425
• Report Number: 1820334-2024-00617
• Device Sequence Number: 15291547
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002299955
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002299955(17)250504(10)14706948
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K142829
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/22/2024

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: 05/04/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: KSAW-5.0-18/38-55-RB-ANL1-HC
• Device Lot Number: 14706948
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/15/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/19/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/06/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/04/2022
• 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