MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WILSON-COOK MEDICAL INC 6 SHOOTER SAEED MULTI-BAND LIGATOR; LIGATOR, ESOPHAGEAL

Model Number	G24654
Medical Device Problem Code	Use of Device Problem (1670)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/02/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Continued: section e: phone: (b)(6).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: it was observed that the product was used after the expiration date.Use of the product after the stated expiration date could cause the product to underperform.This is the most likely reason for the reported observation.Prior to distribution, all 6 shooter saeed multi-band ligators are subjected to a visual inspection 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: based on the quality engineering risk assessment no corrective action is warranted at this time.A review of the complaint history was conducted.Based on this review, the likelihood of this type of report is remote.Quality assurance will continue to monitor for complaint trends.Additional comments regarding this report: based on the information provided that the device was used after the expiration date, a cook representative has been directed to contact the medical facility involved in an effort to promote further education and understanding related to appropriate usage of this product.
Event or Problem Description
During an endoscopic variceal ligation (evl) procedure in the esophagus, the physician used a cook 6 shooter saeed multi-band ligator.It was reported that there were no difficulties encountered during the assembly.However, during use, the bands do not hold.The 1st rubber band comes off while the rope is not taut.During the ligations, one of the four (4) bands did not hold until the end of the procedure, the last two (2) bands deployed at the same time.Other than the deployed bands, a section of the device did not remain in 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.

• Brand Name: 6 SHOOTER SAEED MULTI-BAND LIGATOR
• Common Device Name: LIGATOR, ESOPHAGEAL
• 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 ; 3367440157
• MDR Report Key: 24510431
• Report Number: 1037905-2026-00107
• Device Sequence Number: 13275082
• Product Code: MND
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002246546
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002246546(17)251119(10)W4890157
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• 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): 03/03/2026

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 Expiration Date: 11/19/2025
• Device Model Number: G24654
• Device Catalogue Number: MBL-6-OV
• Device Lot Number: W4890157
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/04/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/04/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/19/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: ENDOSCOPE - UNKNOWN MAKE OR MODEL
• Patient Sex: Unknown