MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC NGAGE NITINOL STONE EXTRACTOR; FFL DISLODGER, STONE, BASKET, URETERAL, METAL

Model Number	G48297
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	10/10/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Pma/510k #: exempt.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, prior to a ureteroscopic lithotripsy, a ngage nitinol stone extractor was tested and found to not close completely.Another same device was used to complete the procedure.No adverse effects to the patient were reported due to this occurrence.
Event or Problem Description
No new patient or event information since the last report was submitted on 10oct2019.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unchanged, or unavailable.Additional information: d10.Investigation ¿ evaluation.A visual inspection and functional testing of the returned device was conducted.A document based investigation was also performed including a review of complaint history, device history record, the instructions for use, manufacturing instructions, and quality control data.One device was returned for investigation.The returned packaging confirms the reported complaint device lot number.Inspection of the returned device confirmed the device was returned with the handle and basket formation in the closed position.The mlla (male luer lock adapter) and collet knob were tight.The polyethylene terephthalate tubing [pett] measured 3.5 cm in length.Visual exam noted a gap in the wires with the basket formation in the closed position.Functional testing determined the handle actuates the basket formation to the open and closed positions.When actuating the basket during the investigation, the basket formation closes completely.A review of the device history record found no non-conformances related to the reported failure mode.Because there are no related non-conformances, adequate inspection activities have been established, there is objective evidence that the dhr was fully executed, and no other related complaints from the lot have been received from the field, it was concluded that there is no evidence that nonconforming product exists in house or in field.A review of complaint history records shows no other complaints associated with the complaint device lot.The instructions for use (ifu), provides the following information to the user related to the reported failure mode: caution: this device is conductive.Avoid contact with any electrified instrument.Caution: sterile if the package is unopened or undamaged.Do not use if package is broken.Important: enclose device in sheath before removing from tray/holder.Important: excessive force could damage device.A review of relevant manufacturing documents was conducted.It was concluded that the device aspect in question was visually/functionally inspected by quality control and no related gaps in production or processing controls were noted.The returned device was found to function normally when tested.The basket fully opened and closed when the handle was functioned.No damage to the device was noted.The cause for the failure of the basket to close when tested by the customer could not be determined.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is warranted.Cook medical will continue to monitor this device via the complaints database for similar complaints.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.

• Brand Name: NGAGE NITINOL STONE EXTRACTOR
• Common Device Name: FFL DISLODGER, STONE, BASKET, URETERAL, METAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• MDR Report Key: 9174815
• Report Number: 1820334-2019-02566
• Device Sequence Number: 11456891
• Product Code: FFL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002482975
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002482975(17)220607(10)9794656
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: HK
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/06/2019

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: 06/07/2022
• Device Model Number: G48297
• Device Catalogue Number: NGE-022115
• Device Lot Number: 9794656
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/30/2019
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/10/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/06/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/10/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/06/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: KARL STORZ URS, TERUMO GUIDEWIRE 0.035"