MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS LAKELAND; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION ACCESSORIES, LAPAROSCOPIC & ENDOSCOPIC, R

Model Number LF1837

Device Problem Use of Device Problem (1670)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 09/01/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned to stryker sustainability solutions for evaluation.Manual continuity tests were performed and a short was found between the two jaws when closed.The spacer pads were inspected for damage and damage was found on 4 of 6 spacer pads.A review of the dhr for the reported lot/serial number supports that the device met all inspection and test criteria prior to release from stryker.The reported event could be attributed to: spacer pad damage.Ancillary equipment failure.Device activated in contact with pooling fluid.Device used on vessels thicker than 7 mm.Grasping on too much tissue or inappropriate tissue types or on staples.The instructions for use (ifu) state: do not place the vessel and/or tissue in the jaw hinge.Place the vessel and/or tissue in the center of the jaws.Do not use this instrument on vessels larger than 7 mm in diameter.If the instrument shaft is visibly bent, discard and replace the instrument.A bent shaft may prevent the instrument from sealing or cutting properly.Eliminate tension on the tissue when sealing and cutting to ensure proper function.Use caution when grasping, manipulating, sealing, and dividing large tissue bundles.Do not attempt to seal or cut over clips or staples as incomplete seals will be formed.Contact between an active electrode and any metal objects may result in alternate site burns or incomplete seals.Do not activate the ligasure system in an open-circuit condition.Activate the system only when the instrument is in direct contact with the target tissue to lessen the possibility of unintended burns.A continuous tone sounds to indicate the activation of rf energy.When the activation cycle is complete, a two-pulsed seal-cycle-complete tone sounds and rf output ceases.Prior to cutting the seal, inspect the vessel or tissue to ensure proper sealing.Keep the instrument jaws (1) clean.Build-up of eschar may reduce the seal and/or cutting effectiveness.Wipe jaw surfaces and edges with a wet gauze pad as needed.The reported event will continue to be monitored through post-market surveillance.

Event Description

It was reported that the reprocessed ligasure device stopped working during the case.The complainant is not aware of any patient injury, medical intervention, or extended procedure time.These are commonly used devices that are readily available.

• Brand Name: NA
• Type of Device: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION ACCESSORIES, LAPAROSCOPIC & ENDOSCOPIC, R
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS LAKELAND; 5300 region ct; lakeland FL 33815
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS LAKELAND; 5300 region ct; lakeland FL 33815
• Manufacturer Contact: marissa richmond ; 1810 w. drake drive; tempe, AZ 85283 ; 8888883433
• MDR Report Key: 10969835
• MDR Text Key: 250087872
• Report Number: 0001056128-2020-00087
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NUJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327500844
• UDI-Public: 07613327500844
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K172856
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Risk Manager
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/08/2020

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 Expiration Date: 03/04/2023
• Device Model Number: LF1837
• Device Catalogue Number: LF1837RR
• Device Lot Number: 11662793
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/21/2020
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/10/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/08/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/04/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 83 YR