MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. HARMONIC ACE PLUS 7 ADV HEMOSTASIS 36; INSTRUMENT, ULTRASONIC SURGICAL

Model Number HARH36

Device Problem Packaging Problem (3007)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 03/04/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Investigation summary: the analysis results found that the (b)(4) device was returned inside its package unopened.Upon visual inspection, it was observed that the blister from the packaging was damaged.It was noted to be broken and still adhered to the tyvek.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformance were identified.Due to the damages found on the blister, a possible cause for this condition is due to improper handling during transit or storage.It appears that the package hit a hard surface and this caused the reported event.The reported complaint was confirmed.All ees product is 100% inspected prior to release.Additional information was requested and the following was obtained: did the damage to the packaging compromise the sterility of the device? no further information is available.

Event Description

It was reported that before an unknown procedure, it was found that the tyvek was damaged before the package was opened.The device was not used for the patient.Another device was used to complete the case.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No further information is available.

• Brand Name: HARMONIC ACE PLUS 7 ADV HEMOSTASIS 36
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, ULTRASONIC SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; * 00969
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; * 00969
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; * 00969 ; 6107428552
• MDR Report Key: 10007506
• MDR Text Key: 194356409
• Report Number: 3005075853-2020-02396
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LFL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036014621
• UDI-Public: 10705036014621
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K132612
• 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: 03/04/2020

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: HARH36
• Device Catalogue Number: HARH36
• Device Lot Number: T9432G
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/06/2020
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/07/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/28/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/08/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1