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

Catalog Number	ASH-1-S
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/16/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
During a colonoscopy, the physician used a cook acusnare polypectomy snare.It was initially reported that since the change to the handle of the snare, the snare no longer works smoothly.Outside the patient, the snare feels the same as usual, but in the scope/patient the snare works stiffly.Because the snare is moving stiff, the nurse has less control and can work less accurately.Previously, the nurses could handle the snare with their eyes closed, but since the change they need 2 hands to use the snare.There was no reportable information at this time.Per communication received on 12 apr 2024: it was stated that it required strength to close [the snare].Subject of report.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: 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 contains the following information to assist with proper setup and use of the device: "fully retract and extend the snare to confirm smooth operation of the device." 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.

• Brand Name: ACUSNARE POLYPECTOMY SNARE
• Common Device Name: FDI, SNARE, FLEXIBLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): WILSON-COOK MEDICAL INC; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem NC 27105
• Manufacturer (Section G): WILSON COOK MEDICAL INC.; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem NC 27105
• Manufacturer Contact: sabrina o'brien ; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem, NC 27105 ; 8002454707
• MDR Report Key: 19259522
• Report Number: 1037905-2024-00242
• Device Sequence Number: 2685476
• Product Code: FDI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002227002
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002227002(17)260919(10)W4766388
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/07/2024

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: ASH-1-S
• Device Lot Number: W4766388
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/12/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/07/2024
• 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: SCOPE, UNKNOWN MAKE AND MODEL.
• Patient Sex: Unknown