MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOPERSURGICAL, INC. UTERINE MANIPULATOR TIP W

Model Number UMW676

Device Problems Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Device Markings/Labelling Problem (2911); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

Patient Problem Rupture (2208)

Event Date 03/17/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Coopersurgical inc.Is currently investigating the reported complaint condition.

Event Description

Per medwatch 5095205- patient was admitted for robotic laparoscopic fulguration with excision of lesion, small tip in the uterus at specific point in the procedure, the surgeon instructed the surgical tech to instill methylene blue into the dye port on the rumi.Robotic surgeries are often done in the dark and cooper surgical rumi ports have no differentiation.They look exactly the same with universal connectivity which caused the tech to choose wrong port.He tried to instill the dye when she met resistance, she escalated to the surgeon.The surgeon instructed her to try again, she met resistance the second time after which the assistant surgeon entered into the surgical arena, he attempted to instill the dye and it went into the uterine balloon causing it to rupture the uterus.A 3cm rent was noticed after deflating the rumi.It was noted at the time and subsequent to procedure that two ports do not differentiate in color or connectivity which lends itself to confusion during the procedure.Reference e-complaint number : (b)(4).1216677-2020-00167 uterine manipulator tip w umw676 (b)(4).

Event Description

Per medwatch 5095205- "patient was admitted for robotic laparoscopic fulguration with excision of lesion, small tip in the uterus at specific point in the procedure, the surgeon instructed the surgical tech to instill methylene blue into the dye port on the rumi.Robotic surgeries are often done in the dark and cooper surgical rumi ports have no differentiation.They look exactly the same with universal connectivity which caused the tech to choose wrong port.He tried to instill the dye when she met resistance, she escalated to the surgeon.The surgeon instructed het to try again, she met resistance the second time after which the assistant surgeon entered into the surgical arena, he attempted to instill the dye and it went into the uterine balloon causing it to rupture the uterus.A 3cm rent was noticed after deflating the rumi.It was noted at the time and subsequent to procedure that two ports do not differentiate in color or connectivity which lends itself to confusion during the procedure".Umw676 uterine manipulator tip w (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation initiated manufacturer's investigation no sample returned.Distribution history the complaint product was manufactured at csi.Manufacturing record review a review of the device history record could not be performed because the lot number was not provided.However, it should be noted at the time of manufacture records from each lot are thoroughly reviewed to ensure that products are released meeting all coopersurgical quality release specifications.Should the complaint product lot number be provided going forward, the device history record will be reviewed, and this complaint amended accordingly.Incoming inspection review incoming inspection record review not applicable to this product.Service history record service history not applicable for this product.Historical complaint review a review of the 2-year complaint history showed similar reported complaint conditions.Product receipt the complaint product has not been returned to coopersurgical.Visual evaluation of the complaint product could not be completed as the complaint product has not been returned to coopersurgical.If the product should be returned at a later date, it will be evaluated, and any findings will be appended to this investigation.Functional evaluation of the complaint product could not be completed as the complaint product has not been returned to coopersurgical.If the product should be returned at a later date, it will be evaluated, and any findings will be appended to this investigation.Root cause root cause not applicable as the complaint condition was not confirmed.Corrective actions corrective action is not applicable at this time, no further action is required as the complaint product was not returned for investigative analysis.No further action required at this time; complaint will be monitored for trending.Was the complaint confirmed? no.

• Brand Name: UTERINE MANIPULATOR TIP W
• Type of Device: UTERINE MANIPULATOR TIP W
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOPERSURGICAL, INC.; 75 corporate drive; trumbull CT 06611
• Manufacturer (Section G): COOPERSURGICAL, INC.; 95 corporate drive; trumbull CT 06611
• Manufacturer Contact: michael marone ; 50 corporate drive; trumbull, CT 06611 ; 4752651665
• MDR Report Key: 10357328
• MDR Text Key: 202579056
• Report Number: 1216677-2020-00167
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LKF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888937001440
• UDI-Public: 888937001440
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K932115
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer,Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/06/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/03/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: UMW676
• Device Catalogue Number: UMW676
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/20/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other