MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. VERSAPOINT ANGLED LOOP; HYSTEROSCOPE (AND ACCESSORIES)

Model Number 01985

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 09/09/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Attempts are being made to obtain the device.To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an electrosurgical procedure on (b)(6) 2020 and an electrode was used.The bipolar electrode had a break in the sealing rubber causing a lot of leakage.The procedure was completed using a new like device with no adverse patient consequences.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent to fda: 12/02/2020.The device history record for ugy1811078 was reviewed for non-conformances related to the nature of the complaint during the manufacturing process.The results of this review indicate there were zero non-conformances regarding the nature of the complaint associated with this lot.Product release date: november 2018.Product expiry date: november 2023.To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon inc, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon inc, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4) date sent to fda: 05/12/2021 this report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon inc, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon inc, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.Additional information: d9, h3, h6 h3 analysis summary: the device has not been returned in its original packaging.The device shows no signs of activation.The shaft is in good condition with no damage or distortion.The rubber seal has not been returned to allow investigation.The customer claimed that the shaft seal was broken which caused a lot of leakage.Inspection of the device revealed that the seal was missing and had not been returned.The device shaft remained in good condition with no signs of damage or sharp edges that could have contributed to the claimed seal damage.As the seal was not returned for inspection it is not possible to identify a root cause for the seal damage.(b)(4) date sent to fda: 05/12/2021 this report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon inc, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon inc, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: VERSAPOINT ANGLED LOOP
• Type of Device: HYSTEROSCOPE (AND ACCESSORIES)
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; 1000 route 202; raritan NJ 08876
• MDR Report Key: 10616593
• MDR Text Key: 209631560
• Report Number: 2210968-2020-07555
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HIH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705031001008
• UDI-Public: 10705031001008
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K040302
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,distri
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 09/11/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/01/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/12/2023
• Device Model Number: 01985
• Device Catalogue Number: 01985
• Device Lot Number: UGY1811078
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/23/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/19/2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1