MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK IRELAND LTD ZIMMON BILIARY STENT; FGE CATHETER, BILIARY, DIAGNOSTIC

Model Number	G22167
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Deformation (2976); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is still pending.A follow up mdr will be submitted to include the investigation conclusions.
Event or Problem Description
Stents are kinking during the procedure."as per complaint form": the plastic stent will be straightened with the straighter, but both stents are kinked.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluation: 1 x zso-7-7 of lot # c1592370 was returned to cirl for evaluation open in its original packaging.A second file was opened as a result of information contained within investigation.Investigation (b)(4) is linked this investigation (b)(4).(b)(4) involves a 2nd stent of rpn zso-8-4 which was kinked and sent back with the product from this investigation pr284507.((b)(4) request to open a second complaint based on additional information").Lab evaluation: the device involved in the complaint was evaluated in the laboratory on 29th november 2019.The stent measured approx.7cm between pigtails and approx.7fr outer diameter.A kink was observed at the 2nd, 4th and 5th portholes.A 0.035-inch wire guide does not pass the kinks.Image review: n/a.Document review including ifu review: prior to distribution zso-7-7 devices are subjected to a visual inspection and functional checks to ensure device integrity.A review of the manufacturing records for zso-7-7 of lot number c1592370 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 c1592370.It should be noted that the instructions for use (ifu0045-6) states the following: ¿visually inspect with particular attention to kinks, bends and breaks.If any abnormality is detected that would prohibit proper working condition, do not use.¿ ¿care must be exercised when straightening the pigtail curls in order to avoid kinking or breaking the stent.¿ root cause review: 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 the use of a non-recommended wire guide with the device.It may be noted the device label indicates a 0.035¿ wire guide for use with this device and all simulated use testing to date has been completed using a 0.035¿ wire guide.As the smaller diameter 0.025¿ wire guide occupies less space in the lumen of the pigtail stent it is likely that the extent of the curvature of the pigtail will be greater when a 0.025¿ wire guide is used.As per additional information received a 0.025" wire guide was used.Summary: 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 or Problem Description
Stents are kinking during the procedure."as per complaint form": the plastic stent will be straightened with the straighter, but both stents are kinked.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is still pending.A follow up mdr will be submitted to include the investigation conclusions.
Event or Problem Description
Stents are kinking during the procedure."as per complaint form": the plastic stent will be straightened with the straighter, but both stents are kinked.Event is fda mdr reportable based on the device malfunction reporting precedence for this device family for the issue of ¿stent kinked/bent ¿.

• Brand Name: ZIMMON BILIARY STENT
• Common Device Name: FGE CATHETER, BILIARY, DIAGNOSTIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK IRELAND LTD; o halloran road; limerick
• MDR Report Key: 9457104
• Report Number: 3001845648-2019-00711
• Device Sequence Number: 3091552
• Product Code: FGE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002221673
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002221673(17)220305(10)C1592370
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K851962
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/13/2020

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: 03/05/2022
• Device Model Number: G22167
• Device Catalogue Number: ZSO-7-7
• Device Lot Number: C1592370
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/26/2019
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 11/14/2019
• Event Location: Hospital
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/15/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/15/2019; 11/15/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/12/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/09/2020; 03/03/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1