MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AESCULAP INC. PRESTIGE ATRA GRASPER DBL-ACT 5MM; LAPAROSCOPIC ACCESSORIES, GYNECOLOGIC

Model Number 8360-10

Device Problem Mechanical Problem (1384)

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

Event Date 05/15/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

If additional information or investigation results become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that there was an issue with a prestige grasper.During a laparoscopic gynecological procedure, the device would not open after placement through the trocar into the abdomen.The grasper was removed from the patient and handed to the surgical technician.The technician proceeded to attempt to use the handle to open and close the device.Next, the end of the jaw (lower piece) fell off onto the mayo stand.The surgeon requested a different grasper and completed the case successfully.

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturer evaluation: the device was returned to the manufacturer for physical evaluation.A visual examination of the device was performed which revealed that both jaws were returned disassembled.Additionally, the handle function was not smooth and consistent, and jaw misalignment was observed.An investigation of the device manufacturing records was conducted by the manufacturer for the lot # of the device in question.No non-conformances were reported.All device history records (dhr) are reviewed and released according to documented procedures and a device is not released if it does not meet requirements or is nonconforming.Additionally, historical scrap rates were reviewed with no increase observed in scrap related to the complaint issue.The investigation into the cause of the reported problem was able to confirm the failure mode of jaw failure.In addition to a supplier corrective action request (scar) being initiated, a corrective action/preventive action (capa) was opened by aesculap inc.For further evaluation of the design transfer of this device.

• Brand Name: PRESTIGE ATRA GRASPER DBL-ACT 5MM
• Type of Device: LAPAROSCOPIC ACCESSORIES, GYNECOLOGIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): AESCULAP INC.; 3773 corporate parkway; center valley PA 18034
• Manufacturer (Section G): AESCULAP INC.; 3773 corporate parkway; center valley PA 18034
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan severino ; 3773 corporate parkway; center valley, PA 18034 ; 4847197287
• MDR Report Key: 12001724
• MDR Text Key: 257459752
• Report Number: 2916714-2021-00121
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NWV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04046955083374
• UDI-Public: 4046955083374
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/12/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/15/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 8360-10
• Device Catalogue Number: 8360-10
• Device Lot Number: L50235125
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/26/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/17/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1