MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. LIGAMAX-5MM ENDO CLIP APPLIER; CLIP, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number EL5ML

Device Problem Failure to Form Staple (2579)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 10/27/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Batch #: unk.As the device was not returned, an analysis investigation could not be performed.A conclusion could not be reached as to what may have caused or contributed to the event.The lot/batch was not provided,therefore, a manufacturing record evaluation could not be performed.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

It was reported that during a cholecystectomy procedure, the device misfired and was not clipping all the way.A like device was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse consequences for the patient.

• Brand Name: LIGAMAX-5MM ENDO CLIP APPLIER
• Type of Device: CLIP, IMPLANTABLE
• 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: 10862847
• MDR Text Key: 221290756
• Report Number: 3005075853-2020-06105
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FZP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036001843
• UDI-Public: 10705036001843
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K050344
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/02/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/18/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: EL5ML
• Device Catalogue Number: EL5ML
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/02/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1