MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US VAPR TRIPOLAR 90 SUCTION ELECT; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number 225028

Device Problem Infusion or Flow Problem (2964)

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

Event Date 04/01/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being submitted in pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, mitek, 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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.H10 additional narrative: as of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.Udi: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported from germany that during an unspecified surgical procedure it was observed that the vapr tripolar 90 suction electrode device was clogged.Another like device was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient consequences or surgical delay reported reported.The exact date of the event was not reported, however, it was reported that the event occurred in (b)(6) 2024.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: VAPR TRIPOLAR 90 SUCTION ELECT
• Type of Device: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY MITEK LLC US; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY MITEK LLC US; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 19212244
• MDR Text Key: 341375033
• Report Number: 1221934-2024-01407
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705023103
• UDI-Public: 10886705023103
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K143475
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/30/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 225028
• Device Lot Number: U2310021
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/01/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1