It was reported that during a laparoscopic colectomy and sigmoidectomy, the device clipped on the blood vessel, and it was cut by the scissors, but the clip on the center part came off and bleeding occurred.The forceps was used, and clipping was performed to stop bleeding and completed the case.The bleeding amount was about 80ml.
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(b)(4).Batch # x95v3c, additional information was requested and the following was obtained: "it is unknown if the clips were formed properly or not.The sales rep asked the surgeon for the operation video.The patient is stable after operation." " how was the bleeding controlled? did the patient require a transfusion? => blood transfusion was not performed.Was there any patient consequence or change in the post-operative care of the patient as a result of the event? (extended hospital stay, readmission, re-operation, etc.) =>no." an analysis of the product could not be performed since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.However, if the product is received at a later date, the investigation will be updated as applicable.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformance were identified.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.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.
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