MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK ENDOSCOPY CAPTURA SERRATED MAX FORCEPS-SPIKE; FCL, FORCEPS, BIOPSY, NON-ELECTRIC

Catalog Number	DBF-3.3SM-230SP-40-S
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	05/08/2017
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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 confirmed the report.During the evaluation of the returned device, the device was functionally tested.When the handle of the device was manipulated the forceps cups would open, but they would not close.Several attempts were made to close the forceps cups, but they were unsuccessful.The device was sent back to the supplier for evaluation.The supplier provided the following evaluation: one device from the reported event was returned in a zip type bag with proof of decontamination.The device was tested for "would no longer open or close." during functional testing, it was confirmed that the device would not operate properly when the handle was manipulated.The device opens but does not close.Upon investigation and disassembly of the device tip, it was noted that the device has a butt joint that has broken at the solder connection.The reported defect was 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: the customer experienced issue of "would no longer open or close" was confirmed; the device opens but does not close.The device has a butt joint that has broken at the solder connection.The root cause is a butt joint with a broken control wire / link wire solder joint.The supplier is currently working on improvements to create a more robust soldering process to prevent solder joints from breaking.The instructions for use state the following in regards to product inspection: "beginning at the handle and moving toward the cups, uncoil the forceps making sure not to stretch the cable.Open and close the cups to verify smooth handle operation and appropriate cup action.Become familiar with the amount of handle movement required to operate the cups.If any irregularities are noted, do not use.Note: exercising the handle while the forcep is coiled may result in damage to the performance characteristics of the forceps." prior to distribution, all captura biopsy forceps are subjected to a visual inspection and functional test to ensure proper workability.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 colonoscopy, the physician used a cook captura serrated max forceps-spike.They heard a snapping sound in the handle, and the forceps would no longer open nor close.

• Brand Name: CAPTURA SERRATED MAX FORCEPS-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: 6608253
• Report Number: 1037905-2017-00352
• Device Sequence Number: 13745686
• Product Code: FCL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002560604
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002560604(17)200203(10)W3826166
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WI
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 06/02/2017

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-3.3SM-230SP-40-S
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 05/08/2017
• Device Age: 3 MO
• Event Location: Hospital
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/09/2017
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/02/2017
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1