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

Model Number G34785

Device Problem Retraction Problem (1536)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 11/04/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Pma/510(k) #k142688.Complaint device was not returned therefore a document based review will be performed.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 manufacturing records for echo-hd-3-20-c of lot number c1640405 did not reveal any discrepancies that could have contributed to this complaint issue.The review of relevant manufacturing records, confirms the failure mode has not previously occurred with the current 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 c1640405.The notes section of the instructions for use, which accompanies this device instructs the user to inspect the device prior to 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".There is no evidence to suggest that the customer did not follow the instructions for use.A definitive root cause could not be determined from the available information.A possible root cause could be attributed to a possible kink that occurred during handling of the device during sample collection.Complaint is confirmed based on the customers testimony.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

Patient was having an eus procedure to sample a pancreatic mass.The needle was used as per the ifu.After the fourth pass the device was removed from the scope and the needle extended from the sheath to collect the sample.The sample was collected.The nurse attempted to resheath the needle and it would not retract.As the procedure was already finished at this point the device was disposed of.

• 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
• MDR Report Key: 9394579
• MDR Text Key: 219772212
• Report Number: 3001845648-2019-00655
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FCG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002347854
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002347854(17)220813(10)C1640405
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AU
• 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: 11/04/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/02/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/13/2022
• Device Model Number: G34785
• Device Catalogue Number: ECHO-HD-3-20-C
• Device Lot Number: C1640405
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 11/04/2019
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/05/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/13/2019
• 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