MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AESCULAP AG ROSER-KOENIG MOUTH GAG 160MM; GENERAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

Model Number OM048R

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported to aesculap (b)(4) that a roser-koenig mouth gag 160mm (part # om048r) was used during a procedure performed on an unknown date.According to the complainant, during use, the bolt holding the limiter broke.The complaint device was returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.No patient complications were reported as a result of the event.Although requested, additional information has not been made available.The malfunction is filed under aag reference (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturing site evaluation: investigation on-going.Should relevant additional information / investigation results become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

Based upon investigation results, this event was re-evaluated and is considered no longer reportable due to risk file - no malfunction or serious injury.Investigation results: visual investigation: the device is in a used condition, component "u-902b" is broken off.Therefore, the lock is no longer usable.Vigilance investigator carried out the pictorial documentation visually and microscopically.Component "u-902b" is broken off, fragment not available.The analysis of the fracture pattern illustrated a forced fracture due to overload.No pores, inclusions or foreign bodies could be found on the point of rupture.Due to the constant monitoring of the compliance with our quality standards, as matters stand, a production or material defect can most likely be excluded.Batch history review: the device quality and manufacturing history records (dhr) will be checked for the leading device(s) lot number(s) from the quality coordinator of the production plant.The results of the review will be documented in pc notification.If the review shows any inconspicuous, the report will be updated and actions will be initiated.Review of the complaint history revealed that no similar complaints have been filed against products from this batch number.The review of risk assessment revealed that the overall risk level (severity 1(5) x probability of occurrence (b)(4)) according to din en iso (b)(4) is still acceptable.Conclusion and measures / preventive measures: based upon the investigation results a clear root cause conclusion cannot be drawn.There is no indication for a material-, manufacturing- or design-related failure.Based upon the investigations results a capa is not necessary.

• Brand Name: ROSER-KOENIG MOUTH GAG 160MM
• Type of Device: GENERAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
• Manufacturer (Section D): AESCULAP AG; po box 40; tuttlingen, 78501 ; GM 78501
• Manufacturer (Section G): AESCULAP AG; po box 40; tuttlingen, 78501 ; GM 78501
• Manufacturer Contact: christian von der grün ; po box 40; tuttlingen, 78501 ; GM 78501
• MDR Report Key: 12719808
• MDR Text Key: 280947975
• Report Number: 9610612-2021-00685
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KBN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04038653178940
• UDI-Public: 4038653178940
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: PL
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/27/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/29/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: OM048R
• Device Catalogue Number: OM048R
• Device Lot Number: 4508625409
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/14/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/04/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/27/2017
• 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