MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK ENDOSCOPY HUIBREGTSE NEEDLE KNIFE PAPILLOTOME; KNS, UNIT, ELECTROSURGICAL, ENDOSCOPIC (WITH OR WITHOUT ACCESSORIES)

Model Number G22037

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problems Foreign Body In Patient (2687); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 04/21/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Occupation: non-healthcare professional investigation evaluation: our laboratory evaluation of the product said to be involved confirmed the report.The handle of the device was manipulated and it was confirmed that less than 1 mm of the needle was still attached to the device, with the rest of the needle not being returned.A visual inspection of the needle portion that did return appears to be burnt with a rounded edge.It is unknown how a portion of the needle detached from the device.It is estimated that more than 3 mm of the needle detached from the device or disintegrated.When the device was returned, the purple shrink tube was slid down 8 cm from the base of the proximal handle.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 the reported observation could not be determined because the condition of the product said to be involved prohibited a complete evaluation (detached needle portion not returned).A discrepancy or anomaly that could have contributed to the reported observation was not observed during our laboratory analysis of the returned product.Needle knife breakage near the distal end can occur if the device is used with excessive cautery settings.The instructions for use direct the user: "before using this device, follow recommendations provided by the electrosurgical unit manufacturer to ensure patient safety through proper placement and utilization of patient return electrode.Ensure a proper path from patient return electrode to electrosurgical unit is maintained throughout the procedure." in addition, needle knife breakage near the distal end can also occur if the product experiences limited movement of the needle knife during electrocautery application.The instructions for use caution: "caution: it is essential to move needle knife while applying current." maintaining the needle knife in one position can result in breakage of the needle knife.Needle knife breakage near the distal end can also occur if the needle makes contact with the distal end of the endoscope during a cautery application.The instructions for use caution the user: "when applying current, ensure needle knife is completely out of endoscope.Contact of needle knife with endoscope may cause grounding, which can result in patient injury, operator injury, a broken needle knife, and/or damage to endoscope." prior to distribution, all huibregtse needle knife papillotomes are subjected to a visual inspection and functional test 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 an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp), the physician used a cook huibregtse needle knife papillotome.Per the user, the needle tip was broken inside the patient [needle broke while being used].The device was received for evaluation and an estimated portion of 3 mm detached from the device or disintegrated.Our attempts to collect additional information regarding patient outcome were unsuccessful.The device was returned with a the needle knife broken and an estimated 3mm portion was not included in the return.The location of the missing portion is unknown.The complainant did not specify if the patient experienced any adverse effects, if any device portion remained in the patient, or required additional medical procedures due to this event.

• Brand Name: HUIBREGTSE NEEDLE KNIFE PAPILLOTOME
• Type of Device: KNS, UNIT, ELECTROSURGICAL, ENDOSCOPIC (WITH OR WITHOUT ACCESSORIES)
• 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: 8612949
• MDR Text Key: 150138886
• Report Number: 1037905-2019-00257
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KNS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002220379
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002220379(17)220124(10)W4171260
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K972674
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/21/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/15/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/24/2022
• Device Model Number: G22037
• Device Catalogue Number: HPC-2
• Device Lot Number: W4171260
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/13/2019
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/21/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/01/2019
• 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