MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK ENDOSCOPY HERCULES 3 STAGE WIREGUIDED BALLOON ESOPHAGEAL-PYLORIC-COLONIC; KNQ, DILATOR, ESOPHAGEAL

Model Number G51798

Device Problem Crack (1135)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 10/22/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Occupation: non-healthcare professional.Investigation evaluation: our laboratory evaluation of the product said to be involved determined there was a crack in the catheter.An initial examination of the balloon showed several cracks and kinks in the catheter.The balloon was lubricated and attempted to be advanced through the endoscope.Although there were visible cracks and kinks in the catheter, it was able to be fed through the endoscope without difficulty.A crack was observed at 50.5 cm as measured from the distal end of the catheter.In addition, kinks were found at 55 cm, 161.5 cm and 239 cm locations as measured from the distal tip.It was also observed that the blue switch that is normally located on the clear adapter at the proximal end of the balloon catheter was missing and not included in the return.The pre-loaded wire guide was not included in the return.A product-specific discrepancy that could have caused or contributed to this observation was not observed during our laboratory analysis.The device history record for the lot number said to be involved was reviewed.A discrepancy or anomaly was not observed with the product that was released for distribution.Investigation conclusion: a corrective action has been initiated to reduce occurrences of catheter cracking, splitting or breaking for hbd-w devices.The product said to be involved is included in the scope of the corrective actions.Prior to distribution, all hercules 3 stage wireguided balloons esophageal-pyloric-colonic are subjected to a visual examination to ensure device integrity.A review of the device history record confirmed that the lot said to be involved met all manufacturing requirements prior to shipment.Corrective action: a review of the complaint history was conducted.The likelihood of occurrence is considered rare.A corrective action has been initiated in an effort to reduce occurrences of this nature.This product was manufactured prior to implementation of this corrective action.Quality assurance will continue to monitor for complaint trends and reassess the risk assessment results as post market feedback continues to become available.

Event Description

During an endoscopic procedure, the physician used a cook hercules 3 stage wireguided balloon esophageal-pyloric-colonic.During insertion of the device into the working channel the catheter got kinked and the balloon could not be used.A new device was used to complete the procedure.This event was not reportable at the time.The device was received on 15-nov-2019 and there was a section on the distal end of the blue catheter that was cracked.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.

• Brand Name: HERCULES 3 STAGE WIREGUIDED BALLOON ESOPHAGEAL-PYLORIC-COLONIC
• Type of Device: KNQ, DILATOR, ESOPHAGEAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK ENDOSCOPY; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem NC 27105
• Manufacturer (Section G): COOK ENDOSCOPY; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem NC 27105
• Manufacturer Contact: scottie fariole ; 4900 bethania station rd; winston-salem, NC 27105 ; 3367440157
• MDR Report Key: 9460461
• MDR Text Key: 203886755
• Report Number: 1037905-2019-00764
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KNQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002517981
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002517981(17)220909(10)W4258978
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/22/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/12/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/09/2022
• Device Model Number: G51798
• Device Catalogue Number: HBD-W-18-19-20
• Device Lot Number: W4258978
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/15/2019
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/15/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/12/2019
• 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