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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC. COOK® SINGLE-USE HOLMIUM LASER FIBER; GEX,POWERED LASER SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

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COOK INC. COOK® SINGLE-USE HOLMIUM LASER FIBER; GEX,POWERED LASER SURGICAL INSTRUMENT Back to Search Results
Model Number G23553
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 09/16/2025
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D9 - device available for evaluation: device was discarded e1 - phone: (b)(6) e1 - postal code: (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.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
As reported, during a lithotripsy procedure the "entire tip" of a cookâ® single-use holmium laser fiber broke off inside the patient's body.The broken piece was removed from the patient's body using an unspecified stone basket.The procedure was completed with a second unspecified fiber.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
Correction: d4 (expiration date, primary udi number), h4 (device mfg date) investigation evaluation as reported, during a lithotripsy procedure the "entire tip" of a cookâ® single-use holmium laser fiber broke off inside the patient's body.The broken piece was removed from the patient's body using an unspecified stone basket.The procedure was completed with a second unspecified fiber.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 documentation including the complaint history, device history record (dhr), quality control procedures, manufacturing instructions (mi), and instructions for use (ifu), were conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed.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 showed no discrepancies related to the reported failure mode.A review of complaint history records showed no complaints associated with the complaint 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 the field.Cook also reviewed product labeling.The product ifu, [t_h30s_rev1] ¿h-30 holmium laser fiber (single-use)¿ contains the following information related to the reported failure mode.¿warning do not bend fiber at sharp angles.¿ ¿precautions.Never subject fiberoptics to sharp bends in handling, use, or storage.¿ ¿how supplied.Upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred.¿ based on the information provided, no product returned, and the results of the investigation, the cause of the failure mode was unable to be determined.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, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute toa 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.
 
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Brand Name
COOK® SINGLE-USE HOLMIUM LASER FIBER
Common Device Name
GEX,POWERED LASER SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
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 Key23156720
Report Number1820334-2025-01186
Device Sequence Number21377464
Product Code GEX
UDI-Device Identifier00827002235533
UDI-Public(01)00827002235533(17)280529(10)16621392
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryCA
PMA/510(K) Number
K163197
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Other,Foreign,User Facility
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 04/09/2026
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 NumberG23553
Device Catalogue NumberHLF-S273-H30
Device Lot Number16621392
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 09/17/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/06/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date09/26/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/09/2026
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured05/29/2025
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 Number1
Patient Age72 YR
Patient SexMale
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