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Catalog Number ER320 |
Device Problem
Failure to Form Staple (2579)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 03/20/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during an unknown procedure, the clip can't pin.No patient consequences.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Date sent: 4/12/2024.D4: batch # unk.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.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.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.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Date sent: 5/22/2024.D4: batch # a9dc28.Investigation summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the er320 device was returned with no apparent damage.The device was tested for functionality.During the analysis, the device was noted with fluids.The device was functional tested, and it fed, retained and formed the remaining twenty(20) clip as intended.The event described could not be confirmed as the device performed without any difficulties noted.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch and lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.
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