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

Model Number 176625

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Device Slipped (1584); Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Date 11/09/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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.

Event Description

According to the reporter, during a laparoscopic esophagectomy procedure, when mobilization and clips were applied on vessels throug hout the entire case, the clips were deployed out of the handle onto the tissue, but the clips did not form tightly enough to stay on a thin vessel.Many of the clips scissored, formed in a tear drop shape, and did not form tightly enough to stay on a thin vessel.The clips were falling off the vessel.It was noted also that the surgeon was able to squeeze the handle and jaws were able to close.Opened a new clip applier and had the same result.There was no patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: d9, g3, h6, h3: evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection of the device noted malformed clips and the handle was out of position.It was reported that the clips legs were malformed, crossed like a scissor.The clips did not close completely and were malformed.The clip did not hold tightly to the vessel and detached.The reported issues were confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.These issues can occur if the jaws were twisted excessively or tissue was manipulated with the jaws when firing the instrument.Deflecting the jaws or shaft during firing may result in an improperly formed clip and possible bleeding or leakage.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: do not twist the jaws excessively or attempt to lift excessive tissue when firing the instrument.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.

• 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: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 15871323
• MDR Text Key: 307673630
• Report Number: 9612501-2022-02075
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FZP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521057845
• UDI-Public: 10884521057845
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K143644
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/30/2023

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 Model Number: 176625
• Device Catalogue Number: 176625
• Device Lot Number: J2B0961NY
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/09/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/28/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/06/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/30/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/08/2022
• 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
• Treatment: 176625 DISP ENDOCLIP LGE (LOT#UNKNOWN).
• Patient Sex: Male