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

Model Number	G21393
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	11/15/2019
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
The device was scheduled to be used for biliary stent placement.Before the patient contact, the physician straightened pigtail curl with the pigtail straightener.Then, the pigtail curl became kinked.Therefore, another product was used instead to complete the procedure.Event is fda mdr reportable based on the device malfunction reporting precedence for this device family for the issue of ¿stent kinked/ bent'.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is still pending, a follow up mdr will be submitted to include the investigation conclusions.
Event or Problem Description
The device was scheduled to be used for biliary stent placement.Before the patient contact, the physician straightened pigtail curl with the pigtail straightener.Then, the pigtail curl became kinked.Therefore, another product was used instead to complete the procedure.Event is fda mdr reportable based on the device malfunction reporting precedence for this device family for the issue of ¿stent kinked/ bent'.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluation: 1 x zebd-7-4 of lot c1643170 number was returned to cirl open in its original packaging.Lab evaluation: the device involved in the complaint was evaluated in the laboratory on 13th of december 2019.A kink was noted at the 5th tapered end porthole on the pigtail.The pigtail straightener was returned on backwards, replaced after use and placed on backwards.A 0.035" wireguide would not pass the kink.Image review: n/a.Documents review including ifu review: prior to distribution all zebd-7-4 are subjected to visual and functional checks to ensure device integrity.A review of the manufacturing records for zebd-7-4 of lot number c1643170 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 c1643170 the instructions for use, ifu0045-7 which accompanies this device instructs the user to ¿visually inspect with particular attention to kinks, bends and breaks.If an abnormality is detected that would prohibit proper working condition, do not use.¿.Also, the user is instructed by the instructions for use, ifu0045-7: ¿care must be exercised when straightening the pigtail curls* in order to avoid kinking or breaking the stent.¿.There is no evidence to suggest that the user did not follow the instructions for use.Root cause review: a definitive root cause cannot be determined, as the circumstances of use cannot be replicated in the laboratory and due to limited information.A possible cause of this complaint may be that the kink occurred while being straightened as it was being loaded onto the wire guide.Summary: complaint is confirmed as the failure was verified in the laboratory.According to the information reported, 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
The device was scheduled to be used for biliary stent placement.Before the patient contact, the physician straightened pigtail curl with the pigtail straightener.Then, the pigtail curl became kinked.Therefore, another product was used instead to complete the procedure.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 SET
• Common Device Name: FGE CATHETER, BILIARY, DIAGNOSTIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK IRELAND LTD; o halloran road; limerick
• MDR Report Key: 9458371
• Report Number: 3001845648-2019-00714
• Device Sequence Number: 2159736
• Product Code: FGE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002213937
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002213937(17)220820(10)C1643170
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/21/2020

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: 08/20/2022
• Device Model Number: G21393
• Device Catalogue Number: ZEBD-7-4
• Device Lot Number: C1643170
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 11/15/2019
• Event Location: Hospital
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/18/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/18/2019; 11/18/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/12/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/09/2020; 03/02/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1