MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK ENDOSCOPY HERCULES 3 STAGE WIREGUIDED BALLOON ESOPHAGEAL-PYLORIC-COLONIC; KNQ, DILATOR, ESOPHAGEAL

Catalog Number HBD-W-10-11-12

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 08/13/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Continued from concomitant products: dilation syringe - unknown make and model.Investigation evaluation: an evaluation of the photos provided by the user showed the distal end of the device and the product label.The lot number was confirmed from the photo of the device label.We could not confirm the report based on the photo of the distal end of the device.Our laboratory evaluation of the product said to be involved confirmed the report.A functional test was performed on the returned device.A cook dilation syringe (ds-60cc-s) was filled with water and attached to the balloon inflation port.The syringe was placed into an inflation handle, and negative pressure was applied to the balloon.After applying negative pressure, the balloon was inflated with water and the balloon would not hold pressure.A leak was observed from a pinhole on the proximal side of the balloon.A visual inspection of the catheter showed no kinks/bends.The pre-loaded wire guide was not included in the return.A product-specific discrepancy that could have caused or contributed to this observation was not observed during our laboratory analysis.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.It is unknown if the user applied negative pressure and lubrication to the balloon prior to advancement down the endoscope accessory channel.A possible contributing factor to a leakage in the balloon material is failure to apply negative pressure and lubrication to the balloon prior to advancement through the endoscope.The instructions for use direct the user: "to facilitate passage through the endoscope, apply negative pressure to the device." the application of negative pressure will aspirate all residual air from the balloon and ease endoscopic advancement.Negative pressure will also aid in balloon preservation and optimize balloon performance.The instructions for use also advise the user: "maintain balloon deflation with negative pressure and introduce into endoscope accessory channel, advancing in short increments until balloon is completely visualized endoscopically.¿ the application of lubrication will aid in endoscopic advancement and balloon preservation.\the instructions for use for use advise the user: "apply a lubricating agent to the balloon to facilitate passage through the endoscope accessory channel." a pinhole in the balloon material can occur if the balloon material comes into contact with a sharp object or a burr in the endoscope channel.Prior to distribution, all hercules 3 stage wireguided balloons esophageal-pyloric-colonic are subjected to a visual examination 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 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 Description

During a dilation procedure, the physician used a cook hercules 3 stage wireguided balloon esophageal-pyloric-colonic.The balloon could not be inflated after [being] advanced to the desired position.The user retracted the device from the endoscope and found out the balloon was broken.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.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: HERCULES 3 STAGE WIREGUIDED BALLOON ESOPHAGEAL-PYLORIC-COLONIC
• Type of Device: KNQ, DILATOR, ESOPHAGEAL
• 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: 7938089
• MDR Text Key: 122817620
• Report Number: 1037905-2018-00472
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KNQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002517950
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002517950(17)210216(10)W4033266
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CN
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,distri
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/12/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/05/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/16/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: HBD-W-10-11-12
• Device Lot Number: W4033266
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/26/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/16/2018
• 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
• Treatment: ENDOSCOPE - UNKNOWN MAKE AND MODEL
• Patient Age: 72 YR