MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. LIGAMAX-5MM ENDO CLIP APPLIER; CLIP, IMPLANTABLE

Catalog Number EL5ML

Device Problems Failure to Form Staple (2579); Mechanical Jam (2983)

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

Event Date 07/25/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during an unknown procedure, the clip applier failed.No patient was harmed, nor do we know what exactly happened when device stopped working.Procedure was completed.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 8/21/2023 d4: batch # a9d91l.Additional information was requested and the following was obtained: "failure of clip applier- clip jammed in applier, instead of clip folding in half, one end bent back to form a the lower case letter b.Device wouldnt feed clips after this.Device jammed after failure to form proper clip.Device never delievered clip to surgical site.Device didnt drop or eject clips.No negative outcome for patient".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 determined that the el5ml device was returned with no apparent damage.In addition, the tyvek was returned along with the instrument.In an attempt to replicate the reported event, the device was tested for functionality.Upon testing, the device was fired, and the clips did not advance into the jaw.The device was noted to have the tip of the advancer bent.The instrument was disassembled, upon disassembly the advancer was confirmed to be bent and 7 clips were found inside clip track.The event reported was confirmed and it is related to improper use of the device.Please note that prior to loading a clip in the jaws, ensure that the demarcation between the jaws and the device shaft is past the end of the trocar cannula.Additionally, excessively applying a side load to the jaws, causing them to partially collapse could result in a clip malformation.The device jaws should be fully open and parallel upon initiating the firing of the device.Please reference the instruction for use for more information.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 batch and lot 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 ; * 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: 17586200
• MDR Text Key: 321826763
• Report Number: 3005075853-2023-05930
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FZP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036001843
• UDI-Public: 10705036001843
• 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
• Report Date: 08/21/2023

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 Catalogue Number: EL5ML
• Device Lot Number: A9D91L
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/10/2023
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/26/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/21/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/16/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1