MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. HARMONIC HD 1000I SHEARS 36CM SHAFT; INSTRUMENT, ULTRASONIC SURGICAL

Catalog Number HARHD36

Device Problem Device Slipped (1584)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 07/07/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Batch # p93a9t.Investigation summary: the device was returned with the tissue pad damaged, melted, and 100% present.The device was connected to a gen11 and the device did activate during functional testing.When device was disassembled to inspect the internal components, no anomalies were found related to the reported event.However, what was found was that there was a cracked internal component; the y-link.Probable causes of tissue pad damage are applying pressure between the instrument blade and tissue pad without having tissue between them.Keep the clamp arm open when back cutting or while the blade is active without tissue between the blade and tissue pad to avoid damage to the tissue pad.The batch history record was reviewed and there were no defects, protocols or ncr(s) found during the manufacturing process related to this complaint.

Event Description

It was reported that during a laparoscopic right colectomy procedure, the device was used, but at the beginning of the surgery (15 minutes) it presented the following defect, the tissue pad began to come loose from the mandible.Then the surgeon requested to change the clamp.After the replacement, he was able to perform the procedure normally.Patient consequence was not reported.

• Brand Name: HARMONIC HD 1000I SHEARS 36CM SHAFT
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, ULTRASONIC SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969
• Manufacturer Contact: milton garrett ; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; 5133378865
• MDR Report Key: 7811268
• MDR Text Key: 118111686
• Report Number: 3005075853-2018-12272
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LFL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20705036015052
• UDI-Public: 20705036015052
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K160752
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/13/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/23/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2022
• Device Catalogue Number: HARHD36
• Device Lot Number: P93A9T
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/10/2018
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/13/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/17/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1