MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC BIWIRE NITINOL HYDROPHILIC WIRE GUIDE; OCY ENDOSCOPIC GUIDEWIRE, GASTROENTEROLOGY-UROLOGY

Model Number	G46138
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping (2969)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/26/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D4: model # = gpn #.E1: customer (person) phone = (b)(6).E3: customer occupation = unknown.H3: device evaluated by mfg = other (code unspecified, describe in h10) (81) = device currently under evaluation.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.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the 'biwire nitinol hydrophilic wire guides' sterilization package contained a black foreign substance upon opening, prior to an unspecified procedure.The procedure was completed by using another same-like device.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional intervention due to this occurrence.The patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation - evaluation it was reported that the 'biwire nitinol hydrophilic wire guides' sterilization package contained a black foreign substance upon opening, prior to an unspecified procedure.The procedure was completed by using another same-like device.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional intervention due to this occurrence.The patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.Reviews of the complaint history, device history record (dhr), instructions for use (ifu), and quality control (qc) procedures were conducted during the investigation.Visual inspection of the returned complaint device(s) was also conducted.One biwire nitinol hydrophilic wire guide was returned for investigation in an open package with label.Upon inspection there was a dark spot embedded in the packaging material.Cook has concluded that the device was manufactured to specification.Additionally, a document-based investigation evaluation was performed.A review of the device master record (dmr) concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.A review of the device history record (dhr) found no related non-conformances reported for lot.A complaint history database search showed no other related complaints associated with the failure mode for the complaint device lot.Because there are no related non-conformances, adequate inspection activities have been established, there is objective evidence that the dhr was fully executed, and no other lot related complaints that have been received from the field, it was concluded that there is no evidence that nonconforming product exists in house or in field.Cook also reviewed product labeling; the ifu supplied with the device states the following in consideration of the reported failure mode: - "how supplied: supplied sterilized by ethylene oxide gas in peel-open packages.Intended for one-time use.Sterile if package is unopened or undamaged.Do not use the product if there is doubt as to whether the product is sterile.Store in a dark, dry, cool place.Avoid extended exposure to light.Upon removal from the package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred." the complaint device is assembled by a supplier.The supplier noted upon visual inspection of the packaging pouch, inside there was a green loose fiber near the circle mark on the pouch.The foreign material exceeded the specification limits.Although the report of foreign material is confirmed and the measurement of the foreign material exceeds specification limits, the supplier cannot confirm when the foreign material was introduced as the pouch was already opened.Based upon the available information, inspection of the returned device, and results of the investigation, cook has concluded that the cause for the complaint could not be established.The appropriate personnel have been notified and cook will continue to monitor for similar events.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is required.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
No additional information regarding the patient and/or event has been received since the previous medwatch report was sent.

• Brand Name: BIWIRE NITINOL HYDROPHILIC WIRE GUIDE
• Common Device Name: OCY ENDOSCOPIC GUIDEWIRE, GASTROENTEROLOGY-UROLOGY
• 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: 20076535
• Report Number: 1820334-2024-01114
• Device Sequence Number: 6508579
• Product Code: OCY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002461383
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002461383(17)261113(10)71004168
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• PMA/510(K) Number: K082536
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/08/2024

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 Model Number: G46138
• Device Catalogue Number: BWS-035150
• Device Lot Number: 71004168
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/22/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/31/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/30/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/27/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/14/2023
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown