MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DAVIS & GECK CARIBE LTD ENDO CLIP III; CLIP, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number 176630

Device Problems Display or Visual Feedback Problem (1184); Mechanics Altered (2984)

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

Event Date 07/29/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

According to the reporter, preoperative to a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the counter did not operate when yellow tab was removed.The handle was squeezed, but the clips would not load.Another device was used to resolve the issue in order to complete the case.There was no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the clip counter of the instrument to be nonfunctional.Functionally, the instrument was applied to test media and all clips were fired.The clips loaded into the jaws, formed properly, and remained securely attached to test media.The jaws opened and closed without difficulty.When the cartridge was empty, the interlock engaged to prevent the jaws from approximating.The instrument handle was disassembled for visualization of internal components, revealing a proper handle assembly.Inspection of the counter housing revealed there was particulate matter within the counter contact area, preventing activation of the counter.It was reported that the clips did not load properly into the jaws as expected.The reported issue could not be confirmed.The most likely cause could not be identified because no related problem was detected with the device.It was also reported that the digital reader did not work properly as intended.The reported issue was confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: ENDO CLIP III
• Type of Device: CLIP, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): DAVIS & GECK CARIBE LTD; zona franca de san isidro; santo domingo 0101 ; DR 0101
• MDR Report Key: 12330947
• MDR Text Key: 266867933
• Report Number: 9612501-2021-01367
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FZP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521057852
• UDI-Public: 10884521057852
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K100242
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/28/2021

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: 12/31/2023
• Device Model Number: 176630
• Device Catalogue Number: 176630
• Device Lot Number: J1A0388Y
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/06/2021
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/29/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/17/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/21/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/28/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1