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(b)(6).Investigation evaluation: three devices were returned from the lot number provided in the report.An evaluation of all three devices was performed.Device one: our evaluation of the returned device could not confirm incorrect cutting wire orientation.The device was returned without the pre-loaded wire guide.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 11 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 breakthrough channel has been fully utilized and the outer edges of the channel are ripped.A discrepancy or anomaly that could have contributed to the reported event was not observed during our laboratory analysis of the returned product.Device two: our evaluation of the returned device confirmed the report on incorrect cutting wire orientation.The device was returned without the pre-loaded wire guide.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 10 o¿clock.The device was then bowed and the cutting wire was facing 11 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 breakthrough channel has been fully utilized and there was fraying observed at approximately 24.6 cm and 61.8 cm from the distal end.A discrepancy or anomaly that could have contributed to the reported event was not observed during our laboratory analysis of the returned product.Device three: our evaluation of the returned device could not confirm incorrect cutting wire orientation.The device was returned without the pre-loaded wire guide.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 1 o¿clock.The device was then bowed and the cutting wire was facing 12 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 breakthrough channel has been fully utilized.A discrepancy or anomaly that could have contributed to the reported event was not observed during our laboratory analysis of the returned product.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 in an attempt 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 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 sphincterotome and render it inoperable." prior to distribution, all fusion omni-tome pre-loaded 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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During three separate endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography procedures (ercp), the physician used a cook fusion omni-tome pre loaded sphincterotomes.During ercp while the nurses were stripping the wire through the working channel, it was noted that the stripping was difficult.The nurses noted that on this improved design the stripping was not fluid and dented plastic which had some impact on the orientation (9 o'clock) [incorrect cutting wire orientation].
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