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

Model Number	G10678
Medical Device Problem Code	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Pma/510(k) number = pre-amendment.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 a total of four performer introducers from this same lot leaked from the diaphragm on separate occasions.Reportedly, three events of leaking occurred during "arteriovenous fistula and or graft" thrombectomies.The fourth leaking event occurred during testing of the performer introducer prior to patient contact.No patient adverse effect has been reported.This report is for one performer introducer which leaked prior to patient contact.Please see the following medwatch reports for the three other events: 1820334-2018-03769, 1820334-2018-03770, 1820334-2018-03771.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A review of the dimensional verification, complaint history, device history record, manufactures instructions, quality control, trends, and a functional test & visual inspection of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.The visual inspection of the returned package confirmed that one rycfw-7.0-35-6-rb-cw with the dilator was returned for investigation.There was no visible damage to the introducer or dilator.The device had no visible biomatter present.The tubing was occluded with hemostats and water was injected into the side arm to test for leakage.The device leaked around the silicone disc.The connector cap was disassembled from the check flo body and the cap-to-bottom distance was 1.390¿.There was also glue on the threads of the fitting, but no glue on the top of the fitting.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 also be noted that the only other complaints associated with either of these lot numbers are all from the same facility.Furthermore, a review of the manufactures instructions and quality control procedures was conducted, and no gaps were discovered.Based on the information provided, the examination of the returned product, and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause could not be established.We will continue our monitoring of similar complaints and have notified the appropriate personnel of this event.Measures are being conducted to address this failure mode.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.A review of the device history record indicated that the lot met all finished goods release criteria.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: 8173809
• Report Number: 1820334-2018-03772
• Device Sequence Number: 1459202
• Product Code: DYB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002106789
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002106789(17)210824(10)9118563
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NJ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/27/2019

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 Expiration Date: 08/24/2021
• Device Model Number: G10678
• Device Catalogue Number: RYCFW-7.0-35-6-RB-CW
• Device Lot Number: 9118563
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/04/2019
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/10/2018
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/25/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/18/2018
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/27/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1