MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK IRELAND LTD ECHOTIP PROCORE HIGH DEFINITION ULTRASOUND BIOPSY NEEDLE; FCG KIT, NEEDLE, BIOPSY

Model Number G34785

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 10/02/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Pma/510(k) # k142688 the echo-hd-3-20-c device of lot number c1617971 involved in this complaint was returned for evaluation, with the original packaging.The packaging was open on receipt.With the information provided, a physical examination and document based investigation was conducted.The device related to this occurrence underwent a laboratory evaluation on the 16oct2019.There was a proximal break below the sheath extender.There was a unevenness felt approximately 8cm from the needle tip, the needle penetrated the target site 30 time per biopsy and this was potentially the cause of the needle breaking.As a result this possibly contributed to the unevenness felt in the needle during the lab evaluation there was a distal kink at the notch area, as per information provided, this was because the user accidentally bent the needle tip after the procedure.Prior to distribution, all echo-hd-3-20-c 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 relevant manufacturing records (c1617971) revealed no discrepancies that could have contributed to this complaint.Upon review of complaints, this failure mode has not occurred previously with this 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 c1617971.There is no evidence to suggest that the customer did not follow the instructions for use."visually inspect with particular attention to kinks, bends and breaks.If an abnormality is detected that would prohibit proper working condition, do not use." a definitive root cause could not be determined as the circumstances of use cannot be replicated in the laboratory.A possible root cause could be attributed to excessive force during the 60 scrolls that were made.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

The user advanced echo-hd-3-20-c/lot c1617971 into olympus's uct260.Biopsy of stomach smt was performed three times.On the first and the second biopsy, 60 scrolls (= 30 times of needle advancement per biopsy) were made.Then, the third biopsy was performed but the needle became unable to move by handle manipulation and the needle tip could not be retracted inside the sheath during the third biopsy.The procedure was continued with another device(boston's acquire) and completed successfully.There have been no adverse effects to the patient reported.

• Brand Name: ECHOTIP PROCORE HIGH DEFINITION ULTRASOUND BIOPSY NEEDLE
• Type of Device: FCG KIT, NEEDLE, BIOPSY
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK IRELAND LTD; o halloran road; limerick
• Manufacturer (Section G): COOK IRELAND LTD; o halloran road; national technology park; limerick
• Manufacturer Contact: heather ryan ; o halloran road; national technology park; limerick ; 061334440
• MDR Report Key: 9260359
• MDR Text Key: 214815638
• Report Number: 3001845648-2019-00572
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FCG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002347854
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002347854(17)220529(10)C1617971
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/03/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/31/2019
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/29/2022
• Device Model Number: G34785
• Device Catalogue Number: ECHO-HD-3-20-C
• Device Lot Number: C1617971
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/15/2019
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 10/02/2019
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/03/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/29/2019
• 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