MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC PERFORMER INTRODUCER; DYB INTRODUCER, CATHETER

Model Number	G28438
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Damaged Prior to Use (2284)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Patient Involvement (2645)
Date of Event	05/28/2018
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Pma/510(k) number = pre-amendment.Device evaluation has begun; however, a conclusion is not yet available.(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, the performer introducer was "found in it's damaged packaging at the base of the device.Pierced introducer." the complaint device never made patient contact.No clinical consequences experienced.Further clarification of the device damage was attempted without success.Upon the manufacturer's preliminary visual inspection of the returned complaint device on (b)(6) 2018, a puncture was observed on the shaft of the sheath.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation ¿ evaluation.A review of the complaint history, device history record, drawing, quality control, and a visual inspection of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.The visual inspection of the returned device confirmed the presence of a 1 mm puncture, which was noted 1.0 cm distal to the proximal hub of the sheath.Two wrinkled bulges were also observed distal to the puncture.Hash marks were noted proximal to the puncture.No puncture or damage was visible on the outer pouch that would correspond to the damage found on the sheath.Additionally, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.A review of the device history record showed no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.It should be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Based on the information provided, the examination of the returned product, and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or 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: PERFORMER INTRODUCER
• Common Device Name: DYB INTRODUCER, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• MDR Report Key: 7724044
• Report Number: 1820334-2018-02113
• Device Sequence Number: 11031908
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002284388
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002284388(17)190411(10)6816779
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Pharmacist
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/27/2018

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: No Information
• Device Expiration Date: 04/11/2019
• Device Model Number: G28438
• Device Catalogue Number: RCFW-14.0-38-45-RB
• Device Lot Number: 6816779
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/13/2018
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/11/2018
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/15/2018
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/26/2018
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/27/2018
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1