MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. LIGAMAX-5MM ENDO CLIP APPLIER; CLIP, IMPLANTABLE

Catalog Number EL5ML

Device Problem Mechanical Problem (1384)

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

Event Date 04/01/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4) date sent: 4/23/2024 b3: unknown, assumed first day of month that complaint was reported d4: batch # unk 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.

Event Description

It was reported that during an unknown procedure, the jaws were deformed.It was not able to enter through the port.Another device was used to complete the case.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No further information is available.

• Brand Name: LIGAMAX-5MM ENDO CLIP APPLIER
• 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: 19167034
• MDR Text Key: 341477410
• Report Number: 3005075853-2024-03170
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FZP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036001843
• UDI-Public: 10705036001843
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K050344
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/23/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/23/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: EL5ML
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/09/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1