MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC FLEXOR SHUTTLE TIBIAL GUIDING SHEATH; DYB INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Model Number	G13539
Medical Device Problem Code	Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	01/08/2018
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This report includes information known at this time. a follow-up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an angiogram, the flexor shuttle tibial guiding sheath radiopaque band was observed to be in the incorrect location on the sheath.The device was removed from the patient as a result.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation - evaluation.A review of the complaint history, drawings, dimensional verification, device history record, documentation, manufacturing instructions, specifications, quality control, and visual inspection of the returned device was conducted during the investigation.Imaging provided showed the radiopaque band was not at the distal tip but a significant distance from the distal tip.One used flexor shuttle tibial guiding sheath was returned for evaluation.The length of the sheath, and the distance from the distal edge of the radiopaque marker band to the distal tip of the sheath were measured.The radiopaque band was confirmed to not be in the correct position.The proximal fitting was disassembled to examine the flare/coil.The coil did not extend into the flared portion of tubing, as per specification.A document-based investigation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the finished product was not made to specifications.Review of the device history record of the finished product shows no nonconforming events that could contribute to this failure mode.A complaint history search revealed that there were two other reported complaints for this lot number.Per manufacturing quality control documentation, "ensure presence and correct positioning of radiopaque band at distal end of coil or braid." based on the information provided, examination of the returned product, and the results of our investigation, the root cause of this event was determined to be manufacturing operator related as the sheath tip was improperly cut during manufacturing of the device.Appropriate measures have been initiated to address this failure mode.A risk assessment was performed, and the appropriate personnel have been notified.Monitoring will continue to be performed for similar complaints.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
G3-pma/510(k) = k142819.This mdr is being submitted as having information not previously reported.Additional complaint investigation and record remediation was not performed.Event summary: it was reported that during an angiogram, the flexor shuttle tibial guiding sheath radiopaque band was observed to be in the incorrect location on the sheath.The device was removed from the patient as a result.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.Investigation - evaluation: a review of the complaint history, drawings, dimensional verification, device history record, documentation, manufacturing instructions, specifications, quality control, and visual inspection of the returned device was conducted during the investigation.Imaging provided showed the radiopaque band was not at the distal tip but a significant distance from the distal tip.One used flexor shuttle tibial guiding sheath was returned for evaluation.The length of the sheath, and the distance from the distal edge of the radiopaque marker band to the distal tip of the sheath were measured.The radiopaque band was confirmed to not be in the correct position.The proximal fitting was disassembled to examine the flare/coil.The coil did not extend into the flared portion of tubing, as per specification.A document-based investigation was performed.Review of the device history record of the finished product shows no nonconforming events that could contribute to this failure mode.A complaint history search revealed that there were two other reported complaints for this lot number.Per manufacturing quality control documentation, "ensure presence and correct positioning of radiopaque band at distal end of coil or braid." based on the information provided, examination of the returned product, and the results of our investigation, the root cause of this event was determined to be manufacturing operator related as the sheath tip was improperly cut during manufacturing of the device.Field action was implemented for ksaw-6.0-38-80-rb-shtl-hc lot 8185792 in response to this issue.Additionally, the quality control operator responsible for inspecting the devices from this lot was retrained to relevant procedures.We will continue our monitoring of similar complaints and have notified the appropriate personnel of this event.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is required.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
Event or Problem Description
No additional information regarding the patient and/or event has been received since the previous medwatch report was sent.

• Brand Name: FLEXOR SHUTTLE TIBIAL GUIDING SHEATH
• Common Device Name: DYB INTRODUCER, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• MDR Report Key: 7185659
• Report Number: 1820334-2018-00140
• Device Sequence Number: 63279
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002135390
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002135390(17)200831(10)8185792
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/10/2020

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 Model Number: G13539
• Device Catalogue Number: KSAW-6.0-38-80-RB-SHTL-HC
• Device Lot Number: 8185792
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/23/2018
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/09/2018
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/26/2018; 03/09/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/12/2018
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/15/2018; 03/10/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1