MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK ENDOSCOPY INSTINCT ENDOSCOPIC HEMOCLIP; PKL, LIGATOR, HEMORRHOIDAL

Model Number G18344

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); Foreign Body In Patient (2687)

Event Date 09/06/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation findings: the hook at the distal end of the drive wire has broken.It was not visible initially, but with handle manipulation, the hook end exited from the end of the sheath.The broken end was not included in the return.A close visual inspection was performed of the distal end components.It was observed that the retaining tabs of the coil catheter were significantly deformed.In addition, the distal end of the coil spring sheath had been stretched such that twelve (12) coils were visible extending beyond the grey coating, and there was a slight bend in the sheath where the sheath meets the coil catheter.The deformation is an indication that either a significant force had been applied to the handle of the device in the deployment direction or the distal end of the device was caught on the end of the endoscope during forceful removal of the device.An excessive force caused by either issue could have directly contributed to breaking of the drive wire observed by the user.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.In addition, 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.The instructions for use state: "after clip deployment, continue to apply slight pressure on handle spool as device is removed from endoscope." prior to distribution, all instinct endoscopic hemoclips are subjected to a visual inspection and functional testing 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: a review of the complaint history was conducted.The likelihood of occurrence is considered remote.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 Description

During a clipping procedure, the physician used a cook instinct endoscopic hemoclip.After the clip was deployed, the tip of the hook broke off into the patient.It was left in the patient.A second clip was used as already planned for the procedure.The tip of the hook remained in the patient¿s body to pass naturally.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.

• Brand Name: INSTINCT ENDOSCOPIC HEMOCLIP
• Type of Device: PKL, LIGATOR, HEMORRHOIDAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK ENDOSCOPY; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem NC 27105
• Manufacturer (Section G): COOK ENDOSCOPY; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem NC 27105
• Manufacturer Contact: scottie fariole ; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem, NC 27105 ; 3367440157
• MDR Report Key: 7922173
• MDR Text Key: 123676374
• Report Number: 1037905-2018-00462
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PKL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002183445
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002183445(17)210619(10)W4083055
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K132809
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/06/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/01/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/19/2021
• Device Model Number: G18344
• Device Catalogue Number: INSC-7-230-20-S
• Device Lot Number: W4083055
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/13/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/06/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/19/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1