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Cook G06083Recalls & reported problems

Cook Incorporated · Biliary Drainage Catheter Ultrathane · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
1
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 00827002060838), received between Dec 21, 2018 and Dec 21, 2018 — classified as 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Remove” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Difficult to Remove1
  • Material Deformation1

Patient problems

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionDec 21, 2018Difficult to Remove; Material Deformation; Difficult to Remove; Material Deformation

    IT WAS REPORTED AN ULTRATHANE COOK-COPE TYPE LOCKING LOOP BILIARY DRAINAGE CATHETER WAS PLACED IN THE PATIENT'S BILE DUCT DURING A PERCUTANEOUS TRANS-HEPATIC BILIARY DRAINAGE PROCEDURE. AFTER THE PHYSICIAN INSERTED THE CATHETER, THE BLUE PLASTIC STIFFENER WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOVED. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THE STIFFENER ACCORDIONED AFTER SOME FORCE WAS USED. AS A RESULT, THE PHYSICIAN REMOVED THE CATHETER ALONG WITH THE STIFFENER AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH USING ANOTHER CATHETER WITH STIFFENER. AS REPORTED, THE PATIENT DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY ADVERSE EFFECTS OR REQUIRE ANY ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES DUE TO THIS OCCURRENCE. ADDITIONALLY, PER THE CUSTOMER, THE PATIENT IS "FINE".

    Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

    MAUDE report 8189044 ↗

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