MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK ENDOSCOPY CAPTURA SERRATED LARGE FORCEP-NO SPIKE; FCL, FORCEPS, BIOPSY, NON-ELECTRIC

Catalog Number	DBF-2.4SL-230-40-S
Medical Device Problem Code	Dull, Blunt (2407)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Tissue Damage (2104); No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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.The size of tissue sample or biopsy to be excised can be controlled by how the user handles the forceps.If excessive pressure was applied during advancement into the tissue or during handle manipulation, this could have contributed to the reported observation.The instructions for use direct the user to advance the forceps into the tissue at the desired biopsy site.Then the user is instructed to close the forceps around the tissue while using slight pressure on the handle.The user is instructed to "maintain gentle handle pressure to keep the cups closed and gently withdraw the forceps from site." the instructions for use warn, "these single-use forceps should only be used to biopsy tissue where possible bleeding or hemorrhage will not present a danger for patients.Adequate plans for management of potential bleeding or hemorrhage and appropriate airway management should be in place." the instructions for use lists potential complications as: "those associated with gastrointestinal endoscopy include but are not limited to: perforation, bleeding or hemorrhage, aspiration, fever, infection, allergic reaction to medication, hypotension, respiratory depression or arrest, cardiac arrhythmia or arrest." prior to distribution, all captura serrated large forcep-no spike 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: 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.
Event or Problem Description
During separate colonoscopy procedures, the physician used eleven (11) cook captura serrated large forcep without spike.The forceps are causing the tissue to "tent up" and is tearing mucosa.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation evaluation: the product said to be involved was returned in an open pouch from the lot number provided in the report.The label matches the product returned.Our laboratory evaluation of the product said to be involved could not confirm the report as it was described.During a functional test, the device was advanced down a 2.8 olympus gif-q20 endoscope in a retroflexed position to simulate a worst case scenario.The forceps would open and close smoothly.A biopsy of simulated tissue was taken as intended.The cups were visually inspected under magnification and there was no cup misalignment observed.The device will be returned to the supplier for further evaluation.The supplier provided the following information: one device from the reported event was returned in a zip type bag with proof of decontamination.The device was tested for "tearing".During functional testing, the device was advanced down a colonoscope in a tortuous path configuration.The device opened and closed smoothly.A biopsy of simulated tissue was taken at intended with the device.The forceps cups were inspected under magnification and no non conformances were observed.Thus, the reported defect could not be confirmed.The device history records were reviewed and were manufactured in november 2016.Two relevant defects were noted in the lot during final quality control inspection.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: the customer experienced issue of "tearing mucosa" was not confirmed.No corrective action will be implemented at this time.The size of tissue sample or biopsy to be excised can be controlled by how the user handles the forceps.If excessive pressure was applied during advancement into the tissue or during handle manipulation, this could have contributed to the reported observation.The instructions for use direct the user to advance the forceps into the tissue at the desired biopsy site.Then the user is instructed to close the forceps around the tissue while using slight pressure on the handle.The user is instructed to "maintain gentle handle pressure to keep the cups closed and gently withdraw the forceps from site." the instructions for use warn the user, "these single-use forceps should only be used to biopsy tissue where possible bleeding or hemorrhage will not present a danger for patients.Adequate plans for management of potential bleeding or hemorrhage and appropriate airway management should be in place." the instructions for use list potential complications as: "those associated with gastrointestinal endoscopy include but are not limited to: perforation, bleeding or hemorrhage, aspiration, fever, infection, allergic reaction to medication, hypotension, respiratory depression or arrest, cardiac arrhythmia or arrest." prior to distribution, all captura serrated large forcep-no spikeare 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: 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.

• Brand Name: CAPTURA SERRATED LARGE FORCEP-NO SPIKE
• Common Device Name: FCL, FORCEPS, BIOPSY, NON-ELECTRIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK ENDOSCOPY; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem NC 27105
• MDR Report Key: 6501415
• Report Number: 1037905-2017-00186
• Device Sequence Number: 13817561
• Product Code: FCL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002560598
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002560598(17)191202(10)W3801394
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,user f
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/17/2017

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 Catalogue Number: DBF-2.4SL-230-40-S
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Event Location: Hospital
• Type of Report(Section G): FDA Requested
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/24/2017
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/18/2017
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/17/2017
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: OLYMPUS 180 ENDOSCOPE