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Concomitant medical products: cook fusion locking device, fs-wl-p-s, erbe electrosurgical generator.Investigation evaluation: an evaluation of the returned device could not confirm the report on 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 12 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 at 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.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.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 an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp), the physician used a cook fusion omni-tome pre-loaded sphincterotome.When the physician tried to pull the catheter out of the endoscope, the wire would not split the catheter and the loop [came] out of the lock.This meant the physician kept losing position [lost wire guide access](see related mdr 1037905-2017-00723 and mdr 1037905-2017-00724).This seemed to happen while the sphincterotome was still inside the duct.The nurse had to put pressure on the wire at the wire lock so the wire would stay stiff and stable enough for the catheter to split.Once the catheter was pulled past the bridge into the endoscope channel, it seemed to start splitting aside.The exchange at the wire lock was still very stiff and difficult.The additional information provided indicates the sphincterotome incorrectly orientated prior to bowing and upon bowing the device (subject of this report and also see related mdr 1037905-2017-00726).
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