| Model Number |
G22633 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Off-Label Use (1494)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/19/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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During an unknown endoscopic procedure, the physician used a cook acusnare polypectomy snares.It was reported that the snare did not cut properly.A large snare was used to finish the procedure.A section of the device did not remain inside 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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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: the additional information provided by the user stated that a cold polypectomy was performed.This is against the intended use of the device.The instructions for use state: "this device is used endoscopically in the removal and cauterization of sessile polyps and pedunculated polyps from within the gastrointestinal tract.Do not use this device for any purpose other than the stated intended use." this is the most likely cause of the report.Prior to distribution, all acusnare polypectomy snares are subjected to a visual inspection and functional testing 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 rare.Quality assurance will continue to monitor for complaint trends.Additional comments: based on the information provided that a cold polypectomy was performed, 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.
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