| Model Number |
G09501 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/01/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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D2a: additional common names: gbo catheter, nephrostomy, general & plastic surgery; lje catheter, nephrostomy.D2b: additional product codes: gbo; lje.E1: phone number: (b)(6).E3: occupation: technical director.H3: device evaluated by mfg.? device evaluation anticipated but has not begun.Awaiting device return.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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that an ultrathane mac-loc locking loop multipurpose drainage catheter was placed by direct stick in the right iliac fossa of a 67-year-old male patient.Upon attempting to place the device by direct stick under ultrasound guidance, the doctor encountered resistance "through the needle".Another like device was opened and used to complete the procedure without any issues.A customer provided photograph shows the mac-loc hub to be separated from the catheter; thus, prompting this report.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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unchanged, or unavailable.Additional information: b5.Correction: d9 - device available for evaluation, h3.H3 - device evaluated by mfg?: the complaint device will not be returned for 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.
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Event or Problem Description
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In additional information received on 08sep2025, it was reported that there was no manipulation, difficult advancement or removal of any component, as the hub disconnection was identified upon opening of the packaging.No patient contact was made.The complaint device was discarded.
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Event or Problem Description
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No additional information regarding the patient and/or event has been received since the previous medwatch report was sent.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.Investigation ¿ evaluation: it was reported that an ultrathane mac-loc locking loop multipurpose drainage catheter separated.The hub disconnection was identified upon opening of the packaging.There was no manipulation, difficult advancement or removal of any component.No patient contact was made.The complaint device was discarded, and another like device was opened and used to complete the procedure without any issues.As reported, the patient did not experience any adverse effects or require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.Reviews of documentation including the complaint history, device history record (dhr), quality control, specifications, and instructions for use (ifu) for the device were conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed.However, 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 for the reported complaint device lot and its related subassembly lots found no quality control discrepancies.A complaint history search did not identify any other events associated with the reported device lot.Based on the available information, cook has concluded that the device was manufactured to specification and that there is no evidence suggesting nonconforming product exists either 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: 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.Based on the available information, no product returned, and the results of the investigation, cook concluded the cause for the event is component failure without any design or manufacturing issues.The appropriate personnel have been notified.Cook will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the 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 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.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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