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 Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 01/01/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date of event: unknown, assumed first day of the year the complaint was reported batch # w7029e.Attempts have been made to retrieve the device.To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.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 clips were falling out of the device and some were scissoring when applied.A new device was used to complete the case with no patient consequences.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4) date sent: 1/19/2023 investigation summary the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the (b)(6) device was returned with no apparent damage.In an attempt to replicate the reported incident, the instrument was tested for functionality.During the analysis, the device was cycled and it fed and formed 10 conforming clips.Upon testing, the jaws open and close without any difficulties.In addition, the device locked out as intended.Although no conclusion could be reached on the cause of the reported event, the instructions for use do contain the following caution: do not excessively twist or torque the instrument jaws when positioning or firing the instrument on a tubular structure or vessel.Excessive twisting or torquing may result in clip malformation.Do not insert the clip applier through a trocar if a clip is present in the jaws.This may result in clip malformation, dislodged clips, or damage to the instrument.If a clip is present in the jaws, fully squeeze the trigger against the handle, then fully release the trigger to release the clip from the jaws before inserting the device through the trocar.The event described could not be confirmed as the device performed without any difficulties noted.As part of ethicon¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot and batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: LIGAMAX-5MM ENDO CLIP APPLIER
• Type of Device: CLIP, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16042603
• MDR Text Key: 308364155
• Report Number: 3005075853-2022-08951
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FZP
• 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: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/19/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/23/2022
• 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
• Device Lot Number: W7029E
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/02/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/31/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1