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

Model Number	G22553
Medical Device Problem Codes	Failure to Fire (2610); Unintended Movement (3026)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/14/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
In preparation for a procedure, the physician selected a cook 6 shooter saeed multi-band ligator.It was reported that the trigger cord was twisted, rendering it impossible to proceed with the procedure [unable to effectively deploy bands].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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 subassembly history record for the trigger cord said to be involved was reviewed.The quality control tensile test performed on a sample of the manufactured units met the acceptance criteria.A product-specific discrepancy that could have caused or contributed to this observation was not observed during our laboratory analysis.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: we could not conduct a complete investigation because the product said to be involved was not returned for evaluation.A definitive cause for the reported observation could not be determined.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 rare.Quality assurance will continue to monitor for complaint trends.

• 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: 25466166
• Report Number: 1037905-2026-00274
• Device Sequence Number: 10204982
• Product Code: MND
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002225534
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002225534(17)270414(10)W5023631
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: KR
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/10/2026

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 Number: G22553
• Device Catalogue Number: MBL-6
• Device Lot Number: W5023631
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/14/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/15/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/11/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/10/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/14/2026
• 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: OLYMPUS ENDOSCOPE
• Patient Sex: Unknown