MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK IRELAND LTD ECHOTIP PROCORE ENDOBRONCHIAL HD BIOPSY NEEDLE; FCG KIT, NEEDLE, BIOPSY

Catalog Number ECHO-HD-22-EBUS-O-C

Device Problems Break (1069); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 12/15/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The following additional information has been requested but not yet provided: ¿in what way did the doctor feel 'it was a defective tip', can the occurrence of the event be clarified in detail.¿ it was originally indicated that the device involved in this complaint was being returned to cook (b)(4) for evaluation; the device has not yet been received, however, if it is returned, the device will be evaluated and the investigation will be updated.As the device has not yet been returned for evaluation, the cause of this complaint could not be conclusively determined.The customer complaint is considered to be confirmed based on customer testimony only due to lack of information.Prior to distribution, all echo-19 devices are subjected to functional checks and visual inspection to ensure device integrity.These inspections and functional checks are outlined in internal procedures in place at (b)(4).A review of the manufacturing records for echo-hd-22-ebus-o-c devices of lot number c1270899 did not reveal any discrepancies which could have contributed to this complaint issue.Complaints of this nature will continue to be monitored for potential emerging trends.

Event Description

As reported to customer relations: "the doctor felt it was a defective tip.".

Manufacturer Narrative

Pma/ 510k = k160229.(b)(4).On evaluation of the returned device, it was noted that the needle was out of the sheath on return.There was no damage noted to the tip, this was also inspected under the microscope and no damage could be seen.The needle advanced and retracted fine.The customer complaint could not be confirmed as there was no issue found with the returned device.Prior to distribution, all echo-19 devices are subjected to functional checks and visual inspection to ensure device integrity.These inspections and functional checks are outlined in internal procedures in place at (b)(4).A review of the manufacturing records for echo-hd-22-ebus-o-c devices of lot number c1270899 did not reveal any discrepancies which could have contributed to this complaint issue.Complaints of this nature will continue to be monitored for potential emerging trends.

Event Description

Follow up required based on device evaluation and re-categorisation of this complaint from a needle breakage to a possible non retraction complaint.As reported to customer relations: "the doctor felt it was a defective tip." based on the laboratory evaluation received on the 20-jan-2017: it was noted that the needle was out of the sheath on return.There was "no damage to tip" and device "advances/retracts fine".There was "no defect" noted during the evaluation.

Manufacturer Narrative

Pma/ 510k = k160229.(b)(4).On evaluation of the returned device, it was noted that the needle was out of the sheath on return.There was no damage noted to the tip, this was also inspected under the microscope and no damage could be seen.The needle advanced and retracted fine.The following information was provided by r&d in relation to the exposed needle on return: "in this complaint the user did not fully retract the needle before returning the device.From the photographs in the complaint investigation you can see the locking ring was set to 1cm and this is the approximate distance the needle was protruding from the sheath tip therefore possibly suggesting the user did not return the locking ring to the 0 position giving the needle the opportunity (even if it was fully retracted to 0cm) to advance to the 1cm mark during transportation.Also possibly suggesting the user could possibly have thought the 1cm position was the fully retracted position not checking the sheath tip to ensure the needle tip was fully protected by the sheath tip.The customer complaint could not be confirmed as there was no issue found with the returned device.Prior to distribution, all echo-19 devices are subjected to functional checks and visual inspection to ensure device integrity.These inspections and functional checks are outlined in internal procedures in place at (b)(4).A review of the manufacturing records for echo-hd-22-ebus-o-c devices of lot number c1270899 did not reveal any discrepancies which could have contributed to this complaint issue.Complaints of this nature will continue to be monitored for potential emerging trends.Emerging trends.

Event Description

This follow up report is being submitted to cancel the initial report.Additional information received on the 16-feb-2017 from r&d.Reference statement from r&d in the investigations section that offers causes for the needle being received un-retracted that do not include a "non retraction" issue.This event has been re-assessed as no longer meeting the reporting criteria of an fda mdr malfunction report.As reported to customer relations: "the doctor felt it was a defective tip.".

• Brand Name: ECHOTIP PROCORE ENDOBRONCHIAL HD BIOPSY NEEDLE
• Type of Device: FCG KIT, NEEDLE, BIOPSY
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK IRELAND LTD; o halloran road; limerick
• Manufacturer Contact: tracy o'sullivan ; o halloran road; national technology park; limerick ; 061334440
• MDR Report Key: 6245177
• MDR Text Key: 64613062
• Report Number: 3001845648-2017-00010
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FCG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002342811
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002342811(17)190909(10)C1270899
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 02/16/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/12/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: ECHO-HD-22-EBUS-O-C
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 12/15/2016
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/15/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/09/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1