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MalfunctionFDX

BIOPSY BRUSH

Received Apr 29, 2021 · Event occurred Apr 16, 2021

Report MW5101086 · MDR key 11752250

Device

Generic name

Endoscopic Cytology Brush

Manufacturer

Cook Incorporated

Model number

040310

Catalog number

G14919

Lot number

13597835

Product problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component

Patient

Not reported

  • Insufficient Information
  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

BIOPSY BRUSH PASSED THROUGH SCOPE. WHEN REMOVED FROM SCOPE, IT WAS NOTED THAT NO BRUSH WAS ATTACHED. A SECOND BRUSH WAS OPENED AND USED. INTRA-OP X-RAYS OBTAINED TO VERIFY BRUSH DID NOT BREAK OFF IN PATIENT. STORZ REP WAS MADE AWARE TO EVALUATE SCOPE. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID# (B)(4).