MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN LP LLC NORTH HAVEN VERSAONE REUSABLE POSITIONING TROCAR SYSTEM; LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY

Model Number RSEAL

Device Problem Packaging Problem (3007)

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

Event Date 06/18/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was not returned, but a photo was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted sharp damage on the trocar circular seal.It was reported that there was a damage seal in the device.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.The issue can occur if the device made contact with a sharp surgical instrument during clinical application.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: use special care when introducing or removing sharp-edged or sharp-angled endoscopic instruments to minimize the potential of inadvertent damage to the seal.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

According to the reporter, following lab evaluation, the seal used with the metal port had a slight tear.There was no damage observed at the beginning of the evaluation when the packaging of the two ports was first opened.There was no patient involvement.

• Brand Name: VERSAONE REUSABLE POSITIONING TROCAR SYSTEM
• Type of Device: LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN LP LLC NORTH HAVEN; 195 mcdermott rd; north haven CT 06473
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN LP LLC NORTH HAVEN; 195 mcdermott rd; north haven CT 06473
• Manufacturer Contact: tracy landers ; 5920 longbow drive; boulder, CO 80301 ; 3035816943
• MDR Report Key: 12164285
• MDR Text Key: 261447440
• Report Number: 1219930-2021-02811
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20884521785813
• UDI-Public: 20884521785813
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K201805
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/13/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/13/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: RSEAL
• Device Catalogue Number: RSEAL
• Device Lot Number: N0L0167UY
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/21/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/06/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1