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

Catalog Number	DBF-2.4SN-230SP-40-S
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	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 instructions for use for product in regard to product inspections state: "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 forceps is coiled may result in damage to the performance characteristics of the forceps." prior to distribution, all cook captura serrated forceps with spike are subjected to a visual inspection and functional test to ensure proper workability.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.H3 other text : 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 instructions for use for product in regard to product inspections state: "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 forceps is coiled may result in damage to the performance characteristics of the forceps." prior to distribution, all cook captura serrated forceps with spike are subjected to a visual inspection and functional test to ensure proper workability.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 an gastroscopy procedure, the physician used four (4) cook captura serrated forceps with spike.During the procedure they felt something snap and the forceps would not open or close.Another device was used for the procedure.

• Brand Name: CAPTURA SERRATED FORCEPS WITH 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: 6680196
• Report Number: 1037905-2017-00446
• Device Sequence Number: 13499578
• Product Code: FCL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002561335
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002561335(17)200425(10)W3856455
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/30/2017

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-2.4SN-230SP-40-S
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 06/09/2017
• Device Age: 1 MO
• Event Location: Ambulatory Surgical Facility
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/09/2017
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/30/2017
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1