MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC ULTRATHANE MAC-LOC LOCKING LOOP BILIARY DRAINAGE CATHETER; STENTS, DRAINS AND DILATORS FOR THE BILIARY DUCTS

Model Number	G09498
Medical Device Problem Code	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/26/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the hub of an ultrathane mac-loc locking loop biliary drainage catheter leaked during a liver drainage procedure for a 79-year-old female patient.As reported, the patient did not experience any adverse effects or require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.Additional information regarding the event has been requested but is currently unavailable.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D2a: common device name: gbo catheter, nephrostomy, general & plastic surgery; lje catheter, nephrostomy.D2b: additional product code: gbo; lje.E1: customer (entity): facility name: (b)(6).H3: device evaluated by mfg? device evaluation anticipated but not yet begun.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 or that a death or serious injury occurred; nor is it admission that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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
In additional information received on 18mar2025, it was reported that the leakage was noted after device insertion.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unchanged or unavailable.Investigation ¿ evaluation.It was reported that the hub of an ultrathane mac-loc locking loop biliary drainage catheter leaked during a liver drainage procedure for a 79-year-old female patient.The leakage was noted after device insertion.As reported, the patient did not experience any adverse effects or require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.Reviews of the documentation, including the complaint history, device history record, quality control procedures and instructions for use (ifu), as well as a visual inspection of the returned device, were conducted during the investigation.The ultrathane mac-loc locking loop biliary drainage catheter was not returned.However, the supplied metal stiffening cannula and statlock catheter stabilization device were returned in sealed packages.No damage was identified with the components returned.Additionally, a document-based investigation evaluation was performed.A review of the device master record (dmr) concluded that sufficient inspection are currently in place to prevent the release of nonconforming products related to the reported failure mode.A review of the device history record (dhr) for the device lot and related subassembly lots found no relevant nonconformance that could have contributed to the reported failure.It should be noted that there were no other complaints associated with the final product lot number.Product labeling review: the current instructions for use [ifu__multi2_rev1] is packaged with this device.The product ifu states the following in consideration of the reported failure mode: precautions: patients with indwelling drainage catheters should be evaluated routinely to ensure continuous function of the catheter.How supplied upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred.Evidence gathered upon review of dmr and dhr suggests that the device was not manufactured out of specification, and that there are no nonconforming devices in-house or out in the field.Based on the information provided, examination of the returned product, and the results of our investigation, it was concluded that a component failure unrelated to manufacturing or design deficiencies contributed to the reported event.While it is possible that unintentional force on the device due to patient mobility led to the separation of the catheter from the hub, this cannot be definitively confirmed.Per the risk assessment no further action is required.The appropriate personnel have been notified.Cook will continue to monitor for similar complaints.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: ULTRATHANE MAC-LOC LOCKING LOOP BILIARY DRAINAGE CATHETER
• Common Device Name: STENTS, DRAINS AND DILATORS FOR THE BILIARY DUCTS
• 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: 21515591
• Report Number: 1820334-2025-00207
• Device Sequence Number: 12738095
• Product Code: FGE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002094987
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002094987(17)270108(10)15834410
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K173035
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/14/2025

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: G09498
• Device Catalogue Number: ULT10.2-38-40-P-32S-CLB-RH
• Device Lot Number: 15834410
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/26/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/18/2025; 08/05/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/04/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/25/2025; 08/14/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/08/2024
• 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 Age: 79 YR
• Patient Sex: Female