MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. LIGACLIP*ENDO ROTATING MCA; CLIP, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number ER320

Device Problem Failure to Advance (2524)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 02/11/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Batch #: t93h1h.The er320 device was returned for analysis and upon inspection, the jaws were found to be in a yielded condition.In an attempt to replicate the reported incident, the device was functionally evaluated.Upon firing of the device, the remaining 11 clips were ejected due to the condition of the jaws.Finally, the instrument locked out as intended.Possible causes for the condition of the yielded jaws may be if the device is closed over an existing hard object or clip, placing stress on the jaws and causing them to distort or yield and not return to their original dimensions/position, or excessive application of torque to the jaws when positioning the device on a vessel.The reported complaint was confirmed.It should be noted that as part of our quality process, each device is visually inspected and functionally tested during manufacturing to ensure the device meets the required specifications prior to shipment.It is known from the history of the device that the condition of the jaws may lead to dropping/ejected clips.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.

Event Description

It was reported that during a robotic lobectomy, the clips were "shooting out the end" of the device before they could clip anything.A similar device was used to complete the case with no patient consequences.

• 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: kara ditty-bovard ; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; * 00969 ; 6107428552
• MDR Report Key: 9939628
• MDR Text Key: 193417659
• Report Number: 3005075853-2020-02069
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FZP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036012580
• UDI-Public: 10705036012580
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K864102
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/17/2020

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: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/30/2024
• Device Model Number: ER320
• Device Catalogue Number: ER320
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/04/2020
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/17/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/08/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/07/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1