MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK IRELAND LTD ECHOTIP ULTRA ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASOUND NEEDLE; FCG KIT, NEEDLE, BIOPSY

Model Number G31520

Device Problem Retraction Problem (1536)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 02/17/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Pma/510(k)# k083330.(b)(4).Investigation is still pending.A follow up mdr will be submitted to include the investigation conclusions.

Event Description

During the procedure the user cannot retract the needle after first attempt.User changed another same device to complete the procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

Pma/510(k) #k083330.Cook ireland ltd (manufacturer) is submitting this report on behalf of cook medical incorporated (cmi)(importer).Exemption number: e2016031.Information pertaining to section g.1 as follows: importer site contact and address: ed sutkowski, cook medical incorporated (cmi), 1025 acuff road, p.O box 4195, bloomington, indiana, 47402-4195.Importer site establishment registration number: 3005580113.1 unit of lot c1507268 of echo-19 was returned opened in its original packaging.The device related to this occurrence underwent a laboratory evaluation.The tip of the needle was found to be damaged/bent.A further issue of a kink was also observed approx.12.5cm from the tip of the sheath but this was determined to be a cascading effect of the needle tip bent possibly due to hard lesion.This kink resulted in the stylet not being able to pass this point.Needle could be advanced and retracted with difficulty.Prior to distribution, all echo-19 devices are subjected to functional checks and visual inspection to ensure device integrity.These inspections and functional checks are outlined in internal procedures in place at cirl.A review of the manufacturing records for echo-19 of lot number c1507268 did not reveal any discrepancies that could have contributed to this complaint issue.The review of relevant manufacturing records, confirms the failure mode has not previously occurred with the current lot number.Based on the information available to date, there is no evidence to suggest that there are any manufacturing issues associated with lot number c1507268.The notes section of the instructions for use, which accompanies this device instructs the user to; "visually inspect with particular attention to kinks, bends and breaks.If an abnormality is detected that would prohibit proper working condition, do not use".There is no evidence to suggest that the customer did not follow the instructions for use.The failure of needle tip bent was observed in the laboratory.A definitive root cause for the customer complaint could not be determined as circumstances of use cannot be replicated in the laboratory.A possible cause could be attributed to advancement into a hard lesion.Complaint is confirmed as the failure was verified in the laboratory.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.Complaints of this nature will continue to be monitored for potential emerging trends.

Event Description

This follow up report is being submitted due to the evaluation of the device involved in this event and the conclusion of this investigation.During the procedure the user cannot retract the needle after first attempt.User changed another same device to complete the procedure.

• Brand Name: ECHOTIP ULTRA ENDOSCOPIC ULTRASOUND NEEDLE
• Type of Device: FCG KIT, NEEDLE, BIOPSY
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK IRELAND LTD; o halloran road; limerick
• MDR Report Key: 8424073
• MDR Text Key: 138973242
• Report Number: 3001845648-2019-00109
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FCG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002315204
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002315204(17)210605(10)C1507268
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K083330
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/15/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/15/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/05/2021
• Device Model Number: G31520
• Device Catalogue Number: ECHO-19
• Device Lot Number: C1507268
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/12/2019
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 03/15/2019
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/19/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 52 YR
• Patient Weight: 55