MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. HARMONIC ACE PLUS 7 ADV HEMOSTASIS 36; INSTRUMENT, ULTRASONIC SURGICAL

Model Number HARH36

Device Problem Packaging Problem (3007)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 02/03/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Batch # t9538t.Investigation summary: the analysis results found that the harh36 device was returned inside its package unopened.Upon visual inspection, it was observed that the blister from the packaging was damaged; it was noted to be broken and still adhered to the tyvek.The manufacturing records were reviewed and the manufacturing/packaging criteria were met prior to the release of this batch.Due to the damages found on the blister, a possible cause for this condition is due to improper handling during transit or storage; it appears that the package hit a hard surface and this caused the reported event.The reported complaint was confirmed.All ees product is 100% inspected prior to release.The information you provided is compiled monitored and reviewed on a routine basis for any associated trends.

Event Description

It was reported that when the harh36 was removed from the white cardboard shipping container, it was observed that the clear plastic container of the device was cracked on the corner.There were no patient consequences reported.

• Brand Name: HARMONIC ACE PLUS 7 ADV HEMOSTASIS 36
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, ULTRASONIC SURGICAL
• 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: kara ditty-bovard ; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; * 00969 ; 6107428552
• MDR Report Key: 9841806
• MDR Text Key: 200609138
• Report Number: 3005075853-2020-01652
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LFL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036014621
• UDI-Public: 10705036014621
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K132612
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/25/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: No Information
• Device Model Number: HARH36
• Device Catalogue Number: HARH36
• Device Lot Number: T9538T
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/21/2020
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/25/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/17/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/26/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1