MAUDE Adverse Event Report: GYRUS ACMI, INC. CUT/FCP,5MM/33CM DES III (5/PK); ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number 3006

Device Problem Difficult to Open or Close (2921)

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

Event Date 11/14/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned to olympus for evaluation, and the additional findings were as follows: dried tissues were observed adhered to both the distal tip and blade, the lock mechanism was found in the "off" position and there was noticeable bending at the distal end, and there were multiple cracks noted in the flare.The investigation is ongoing, and follow up with the facility is being performed.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion of the investigation or if any additional information is provided by the user facility.

Event Description

The customer reported to olympus, that the cutting forceps had a potential out of box failure upon initial use (there was no ntome for the seal).The device was returned for evaluation.During the device evaluation, the jaws were unresponsive to manipulation of the handle and remained closed without opening.There were no reports of patient harm.This medical device report (mdr) is being submitted to capture the reportable malfunction found during evaluation.

Manufacturer Narrative

Correction: e2 and e3 were inadvertently omitted from the initial report.This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.Based on the results of the investigation, the root cause of the event was unable to be identified.The jaws were unresponsive to manipulation of the handle, remaining closed without opening.Additionally, multiple cracks were noted in the flare.Unfortunately, a functional test was unable to be performed due to the non-opening nature of the jaws.The event was unable to be confirmed as the device was damaged when it was received by olympus.The root cause of the damage was unable to be determined.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: CUT/FCP,5MM/33CM DES III (5/PK)
• Type of Device: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): GYRUS ACMI, INC.; 9600 louisiana avenue north; brooklyn park MN 55445
• Manufacturer (Section G): GYRUS ACMI, INC.; 9600 louisiana avenue north; brooklyn park MN 55445
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 18467530
• MDR Text Key: 332736583
• Report Number: 3011050570-2024-00009
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00821925035898
• UDI-Public: 00821925035898
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K023492
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/25/2024

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: 3006
• Device Lot Number: PW308723
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/02/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/05/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/08/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/19/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/25/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/28/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1