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

Model Number	G51795
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Material Puncture/Hole (1504)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	08/13/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Occupation: non-healthcare professional.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.It is unknown if negative pressure and lubrication were applied to the balloon prior to advancement.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 direct the user to: "apply a lubricating agent to the balloon to facilitate passage through the endoscope accessory channel." this activity will aid in endoscopic advancement and balloon preservation.A leakage in the balloon material can also occur if the balloon comes in contact with a sharp object or burr in the endoscope accessory channel.Prior to distribution, all hercules 3 stage wire guided balloons esophageal-pyloric-colonic are subjected to a leak 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 or Problem Description
During an esophageal balloon dilation procedure, the physician used a cook hercules 3 stage wire guided balloon esophageal-pyloric-colonic.When they tried to dilate, they found that the balloon was broken.They used another new package and the new one was okay.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
• Common Device Name: KNQ, DILATOR, ESOPHAGEAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK ENDOSCOPY; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem NC 27105
• MDR Report Key: 8972469
• Report Number: 1037905-2019-00530
• Device Sequence Number: 16225395
• Product Code: KNQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002517950
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002517950(17)220312(10)W4190168
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: TW
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/13/2019

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: 03/12/2022
• Device Model Number: G51795
• Device Catalogue Number: HBD-W-10-11-12
• Device Lot Number: W4190168
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/13/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/06/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 75 YR
• Patient Weight: 58