| Catalog Number |
DASH-480 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Failure to Align (2522)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
01/17/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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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: 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.Improper cutting wire orientation can occur if the distal end of the catheter is shaped manually.This sphincterotome catheter is precurved and is provided with a precurved stylet in the distal tip of the catheter.This obviates the need for manual formation.The instructions for use contain the following comment: ¿note: do not apply manual pressure to tip or cutting wire of sphincterotome to influence orientation, as this may result in damage to device.¿ other factors that can contribute to improper cutting wire orientation include manipulating the handle with the catheter in a coiled position or with the precurved stylet inside the cannulating tip.The instructions for use advise the user: "upon removing device from package, uncoil and straighten sphincterotome." the user is then instructed to "carefully remove precurved stylet wire from cannulating tip." the instructions for use contain the following comment: "note: do not exercise handle while device is coiled or precurved stylet is in place, as this may cause damage to the sphincterotome and render it inoperable." prior to distribution, all d.A.S.H.Dometip double lumen sphincterotomes are subjected to a visual inspection and functional test 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: corrective action is not warranted at this time based on the quality engineering risk assessment.Quality assurance will continue to monitor for complaint trends and reassess the risk assessment results as post market feedback continues to become available.
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Event or Problem Description
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During an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp), the physician used a cook dash dometip double lumen sphincterotome.The sphincterotome was not the right direction.The orientation was between eight (8 o'clock ) and three (3 o'clock) [incorrect cutting wire orientation].A new sphincterotome was used.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation evaluation: our evaluation of the returned device confirmed the report of incorrect cutting wire orientation.During our laboratory analysis, the sphincterotome was advanced through a duodenoscope that is placed in a simulated biliary position.The duodenoscope has an accessory channel that is 4.2 mm in diameter (model number olympus tjf-160v).The catheter exited the endoscope with the cutting wire facing 11 o¿clock.The device was then bowed and the cutting wire was facing 9 o'clock (appropriate orientation is approximately 11:00 - 1:00 o'clock).The sphincterotome catheter was subjected to a close visual examination and twisting of the tubing was not observed.The device was returned with a wire guide.Part of the wire guide was in the wire guide holder and part was in the sphincterotome.The wire guide holder had been flushed with a clear liquid.A visual examination of the wire guide returned showed no abnormalities.A discrepancy or anomaly that could have contributed to the reported event 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: a definitive cause for this observation could not be determined because the actual use conditions could not be duplicated in the laboratory setting.Due to a variety of clinical conditions such as patient anatomy, endoscope position or progression of disease state, we could not reproduce the actual conditions of product usage during our laboratory analysis.This limits our ability to conclusively determine a cause.Improper cutting wire orientation can occur if the distal end of the catheter is shaped manually.This sphincterotome catheter is precurved and is provided with a precurved stylet in the distal tip of the catheter.This obviates the need for manual formation.The instructions for use contain the following comment: ¿note: do not apply manual pressure to tip or cutting wire of sphincterotome to influence orientation, as this may result in damage to device.¿ other factors that can contribute to improper cutting wire orientation include manipulating the handle with the catheter in a coiled position or with the precurved stylet inside the cannulating tip.The instructions for use advise the user: "upon removing device from package, uncoil and straighten sphincterotome." the user is then instructed to "carefully remove precurved stylet wire from cannulating tip".The instructions for use contain the following comment: "note: do not exercise handle while device is coiled or precurved stylet is in place, as this may cause damage to the sphincterotome and render it inoperable." prior to distribution, all dash dometip double lumen sphincterotomes are subjected to a visual inspection and functional test 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 review of the complaint history was conducted.The likelihood of occurrence is considered rare.Corrective action is not warranted at this time based on the quality engineering risk assessment.Quality assurance will continue to monitor for complaint trends and reassess the risk assessment results as post market feedback continues to become available.
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