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

Model Number 176625

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

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

Event Date 12/04/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

According to the reporter, during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, loop biportion, the 5 clip appliers were able to fire at first, but the second clip automatically fell into the cavity.The clips were retrieved using forceps.Another clip applier was used to complete the case.There was no patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted unformed clips.It was reported that a component disengaged from the device into the surgical cavity, and the clip(s) were un intentionally ejected from the jaws.The reported issues were confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur when the handle is not completely cycled.The manufacturing records for each device are thor oughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: firing a clip over another clip or other obstructions may result in bleeding and/or leakage and may damage the instrument jaws.Also, avoid excessive twisting of the jaws or tissue manipulation when firing the instrument.Deflecting the jaws and/or shaft during firing may result in an improperly formed clip and possible bleeding and/or leakage.In addition; when firing the instrument; squeeze the handle firmly as far as it will go.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
• Type of Device: CLIP, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): DAVIS & GECK CARIBE LTD; zona franca de san isidro; santo domingo 0101 ; DR 0101
• Manufacturer (Section G): DAVIS & GECK CARIBE LTD; zona franca de san isidro; santo domingo 0101 ; DR 0101
• Manufacturer Contact: tracy landers ; 5920 longbow drive; boulder, CO 80301 ; 3035816943
• MDR Report Key: 13053159
• MDR Text Key: 282569378
• Report Number: 9612501-2021-02127
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FZP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521057845
• UDI-Public: 10884521057845
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: TU
• PMA/PMN Number: K143644
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/26/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/21/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 176625
• Device Catalogue Number: 176625
• Device Lot Number: J1B0278NY
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/18/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/02/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1