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During an endoscopic clipping procedure, the physician used two cook instinct plus endoscopic clipping devices.It was reported that the clips failed to deploy and were able to be reopened from tissue.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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Investigation evaluation:
the products said to be involved were returned in a plastic bag with the open pouch from the lot number provided in the report.The label matches the product returned.Device 1: our laboratory evaluation of the product said to be involved confirmed the report.The device was returned with the clip attached in the closed position.The clip opened and closed as intended.Under magnification, it was noted a deformity was found on the coil catheter (distal end device components), there appears to be an additional crimp proximally from the correct location.A product discrepancy or anomaly that could have contributed to the reported occurrence was not observed
device 2: our laboratory evaluation of the product said to be involved confirmed the report.The device was returned with the clip attached in the closed position.The clip opened and closed as intended.Under magnification, it was noted a deformity was found on the coil catheter (distal end device components), the crimp appears to be distally from correct location.A product discrepancy or anomaly that could have contributed to the reported occurrence was not observed.The devices were returned to the supplier for further evaluation and the following was provided, "upon visual inspection it was identified that an additional proximal sided crimp was present on the coil cath of one of the devices.The other device contained an additional distal sided crimp on the coil cath.No other deformities were identified on the devices.Both devices were able to be opened, closed, and rotate but were not capable of deployment.No further functional testing was performed.The reported complaint for difficulty to deploy is confirmed for both devices.Due to the existence of an additional proximal and distal crimp the devices were unable to separate the cath attach from housing through normal mechanisms.This reported failure modes are being investigated through a supplier corrective action report (scar).The device history record was reviewed.This lot was manufactured june 2026.There were relevant defects noted in the manufacturing/fqc checklists for step 50: qty 1 housing detached.The device history record for the lot number said to be involved was reviewed.The same manufacturing nonconformances identified during the device evaluation was identified during the device history record review.Based on the review it is possible nonconforming product was released into distribution.A field action assessment was completed to determine if field action is required.In addition, production was notified in an effort to heighten their awareness.Investigation conclusion:
our laboratory evaluation of the returned devices confirmed the report.The supplier provided the following, "the device history record was reviewed, any relevant defect has been noted.The visual and functional evaluation of the device confirmed the customers complaint."
a supplier corrective action request (scar) was initiated to further investigate device failure due to coil crimp nonconformance.Prior to distribution, all instinct plus endoscopic clipping devices 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:
a supplier corrective action report has initiated in an effort to reduce occurrences of this nature.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.
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