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 Break (1069)

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

Event Date 02/22/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The evaluation of the event is ongoing.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported, that the ultrasonic surgical device had the knife portion break.The issue was found during the therapeutic esophageal surgery procedure that was completed with a similar device.There were no reports of patient harm.

• 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 036-0 357; JA 036-0357
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 18993448
• MDR Text Key: 339222529
• Report Number: 9614641-2024-00785
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170383540
• UDI-Public: 04953170383540
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K211838
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Risk Manager
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/28/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/28/2024
• 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: KR400616
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/13/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1