MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. ENSEAL X1 CURVED 37CM SHAFT; ELECTROSURGICAL CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number NSLX137C

Device Problem Difficult to Open or Close (2921)

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

Event Date 11/29/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 12/29/2023.D4 batch # unk.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.The manufacturing records were reviewed and the manufacturing/packaging criteria were met prior to the release of this lot.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 an unknown procedure the device got jammed on closed jaws position and deployed blade.Use of another device.No patient consequences.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 1/23/2024.Additional information was requested and the following was obtained: please clarify if the jaw was only damaged or broken off.The first device used also broke during its use: its jaws could not be used and so, got jammed.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 2/22/2024.D4 batch #: x9459m.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 device was received with no apparent damage.The device was tested on the generator and passed all functional testing.The energy output delivered from the device was verified.All tones were heard during functional testing.No issues were noted with the opening and closing of the jaws.There were no anomalies noted with the functionality of the device.As part of the quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The event described could not be confirmed as the device performed without any difficulties noted.Although no product defect was identified, there may have been other circumstances or issues that occurred during the use of the device that could not be replicated during the laboratory analysis.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch x9459m, and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: ENSEAL X1 CURVED 37CM SHAFT
• Type of Device: ELECTROSURGICAL CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON ENDO SURGERY, INC. (CINCINNATI)
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; PR ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18418753
• MDR Text Key: 331610630
• Report Number: 3005075853-2023-09963
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036015468
• UDI-Public: 10705036015468
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K172580
• 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,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 12/29/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/29/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: NSLX137C
• Device Lot Number: X9459M
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/27/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: GENERATOR