MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD. THUNDERBEAT 5 MM, 35 CM, FRONT-ACTUATED GRIP TYPE S; ULTRASONIC SURGICAL DEVICE

Model Number TB-0535FCS

Device Problem Material Separation (1562)

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

Event Date 01/10/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported the thunderbeat with front-actuated grip type s lower probe broke off.The issue occurred during a laparoscopic fundoplication which was completed with a similar device.There were no reports of patient harm or impact.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned, and the evaluation found no additional reportable malfunctions.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.A definitive root cause could not be determined.However, based on past investigation results, the probe likely broke due to one of the following: 1.The output was activated in seal & cut mode while the grasping section was grasping thick tissue.Therefore, the probe and the tissue pad came into contact at the rear end of the grasping section, causing the tissue pad to become worn.2.The non-insulated area of the grasping section and the probe came into contact due to wear of the tissue pad.3.The output in seal & cut was activated while the non-insulated area of the grasping section was in contact with the probe.As a result, a contact mark developed.4.A force to activate the output in seal &cut mode or a force to grasp tissue was applied to the probe.Therefore, cracks developed at a contact mark.5.A force was applied to the probe causing it to break.The instructions for use provides the following warning regarding the reported event: "do not activate output in seal & cut mode while the grasping section is closed without contacting tissue or vessel, or ensuring that tissue is transected.Otherwise, a local increase of the temperature due to a friction between the probe tip and the grasping section may result in various forms of damage in the probe tip and/or the tissue pad, such as premature wear, breakage, deformation, and/or falling off inside the body cavity and/or partial separating.When cutting and vessel sealing is performed in seal & cut mode, apply light tension on the tissue so that users can confirm it is transected.Also, stop activation immediately after tissue is transected.Otherwise, the grasping section, the tissue pad, or the probe tip may break and fall off, and partial separating of the tissue pad may occur due to a local increase of temperature caused by the friction between tissue pad and the probe tip during activation.During the treatment, do not activate output while applying the probe tip to the tissue with a strong force, grasping thick tissue, or twisting the handle.Also, do not insert the handle while the handle is twisted with respect to the tissue, do not grasp it, and do not activate the output.Otherwise, the probe tip and/or grasping section may be damaged, which may result in falling of the probe tip and/or tissue pad." olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: THUNDERBEAT 5 MM, 35 CM, FRONT-ACTUATED GRIP TYPE S
• Type of Device: ULTRASONIC SURGICAL DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori 036-0 357; JA 036-0357
• Manufacturer (Section G): AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 18761496
• MDR Text Key: 336974597
• Report Number: 9614641-2024-00452
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K211838
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/17/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/22/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: TB-0535FCS
• Device Lot Number: KR394818
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/16/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/19/2023
• 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