MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. ENSEAL G2 CURVED JAW 25CM; ELECTROSURGICAL CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number NSLG2C25

Device Problems Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Difficult to Open or Close (2921); Material Integrity Problem (2978)

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

Event Date 11/18/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Batch # x95823.Investigation summary : the product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the nslg2c25 device was returned with the bottom portion of the i blade out of the lower jaw channel; the lower jaw channel was damaged.The pc and the i blade were not damaged as reported.The device was connected to the generator and it was recognized.Because of the condition of the device not all functional testing could be performed with the generator.The jaw was unable to cycle open and close.A probable cause of the damage to the jaw could be not allowing thick and fibrous tissues to denature prior to i-blade advancement.As described in the ifu: do not use excessive force on the closing handle to close the jaws; grasp only as much tissue as will fit between the jaws where the current will pass.Greater amounts of tissue require more closing handle force.Excessive force could damage the device.As part of ethicon endo surgery¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch x95823, and no non-conformance were identified.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: did the generator display any error messages and if so what were they? no.Did the device pass the pre-test? yes.Had the device been working and then stopped? yes.Did the patient experience any adverse consequences due to this issue? no.Did the electrode ceramic separate or break off? separate and break off.Did the i blade get damaged or break off? separate.Is the jaw damaged but not broken off? damaged.Is the top jaw loose but not detached? loose.Is the top jaw ptc material damaged? yes.Is the black ptc in the upper jaw detached? yes.Is the top jaw broken off the of the device? no.

Event Description

It was reported that during the procedure, the device broken during normal use.Use of another device to finish the procedure.No additional blood loss.

• Brand Name: ENSEAL G2 CURVED JAW 25CM
• Type of Device: ELECTROSURGICAL CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; * 00969
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; * 00969
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; * ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16114380
• MDR Text Key: 308534142
• Report Number: 3005075853-2023-00136
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036014133
• UDI-Public: 10705036014133
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K112033
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/06/2023

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: NSLG2C25
• Device Catalogue Number: NSLG2C25
• Device Lot Number: X9566T
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/09/2022
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/16/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/06/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/23/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: GENERATOR