MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. LIGACLIP*ENDO ROTATING MCA; CLIP, IMPLANTABLE

Catalog Number ER420

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Failure to Form Staple (2579)

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

Event Date 01/25/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, device wasn¿t firing straight and the clips were falling off.The limbs were crossing and not forming a proper tight clip closure.No patient consequences.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 2/21/2024.D4: batch # unk.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.

• 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: 18751854
• MDR Text Key: 336746572
• Report Number: 3005075853-2024-01504
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FZP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: K864102
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/21/2024

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 Catalogue Number: ER420
• Device Lot Number: A9D02M
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/31/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/21/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/16/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1