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

Model Number G18344

Device Problem Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)

Patient Problems Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888); Hemostasis (1895)

Event Date 02/22/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation evaluation: a product evaluation was not performed in response to this report because the product said to be involved was not provided to cook for evaluation.The report could not be confirmed.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: we could not conduct a complete investigation because the product said to be involved was not returned for evaluation.A definitive cause for the reported observation could not be determined.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 hemostasis procedure for an arterial bleed, the physician chose three (3) instinct endoscopic hemoclips.One (1) clip fell off of the device [prematurely deployed in an unknown location or position].This occurred either outside of the patient and endoscope, inside the endoscope, or in the patient.The position of the clip, either open or closed, is also unknown.It has not been determined (see related emdr 1037905-2019-00140).The position of the clip, either open or closed, is also unknown.Two (2) clips were ultimately placed to stop the bleed.[the following day] the patient began bleeding again and went to surgery (subject of this report).The physician did not know if the bleed was caused by the previously placed clips falling off (separating from the site prematurely) or not, but he did say that the patient did not have any other bleeds.Other than the deployed clips, a section of the device did not remain in the patient's body.The patient required surgery due to bleeding following this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, it is unknown if this was attributable to clip(s) falling (off the site prematurely); however, the physician stated that the patient did not experience any other bleeds.

• 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: 8434188
• MDR Text Key: 139252232
• Report Number: 1037905-2019-00141
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PKL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002183445
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002183445(17)211106(10)W4140603
• 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: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/22/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/19/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/06/2021
• Device Model Number: G18344
• Device Catalogue Number: INSC-7-230-20-S
• Device Lot Number: W4140603
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/22/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/12/2018
• 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: OLYMPUS ENDOSCOPE, UNKNOWN MODEL
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 90 YR