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

Model Number	G22692
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Fire (2610)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/15/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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 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.Additional information received indicates that this device was used with an olympus endoscope.The mbl-6-f is designed to work with fujinon endoscopes.Band deployment difficulty can occur if the endoscope accessory channel is compromised.In these cases, the endoscope accessory channel collapses, restricting the trigger cord and preventing proper band deployment.The instructions for use contain the following statement: "use of an endoscope in a sound state of repair is a prerequisite for a successful multi-band ligation procedure." band deployment difficulty can also occur if the trigger cord is not properly seated in the handle assembly.The instructions for use advise the user: "note: knot must be seated into hole or handle will not function properly." a precaution in the instructions for use state: "it is vital that the integrity of the working channel is intact as grooves or other obstructions in the working channel can potentially cause the string to catch, resulting in band deployment difficulty." it is possible that this could lead to band deployment difficulty and damage to the trigger cord as well.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.Additional comments: additional information received indicates that this device was used with an olympus endoscope.The mbl-6-f is designed to work with fujinon endoscopes, 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 in the esophagus, the physician used two (2) cook 6 shooter saeed multi-band ligators.It was reported that the band entangled with trigger cord, bands cannot be deployed.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.

• 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: 25536489
• Report Number: 1037905-2026-00288
• Device Sequence Number: 9358583
• Product Code: MND
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002226920
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002226920(17)261104(10)W4983941
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CN
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare 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: G22692
• Device Catalogue Number: MBL-6-F
• Device Lot Number: W4983941
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/15/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/20/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/15/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/17/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/10/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/04/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown