MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. HARMONIC ACE PLUS 7 ADV HEMOSTASIS 23; INSTRUMENT, ULTRASONIC SURGICAL

Model Number HARH23

Device Problem Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)

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

Event Date 07/08/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a proctrectomy, before being used on the patient, the package was found damaged.Changed to another device to complete surgery.There was no patient consequence reported.No additional information can be provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Batch #: v9623f.Investigation summary: the product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection was conducted on the returned device.The device was returned sealed inside its original packaging.Upon visual inspection, it was observed that the tyvek from the packaging was damaged; it was noted to have a hole in the tyvek, the hole was noted to be from the outside in.Due to the damages found on the packaging, a possible cause for these conditions is due to improper handling during transit or storage; it appears that the package hit a pointy surface and this caused the reported event.All ees product is 100% inspected prior to release.The information you provided is compiled monitored and reviewed on a routine basis for any associated trends.As part of the quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot/batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: HARMONIC ACE PLUS 7 ADV HEMOSTASIS 23
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, ULTRASONIC SURGICAL
• 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: kate karberg ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; * ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15552999
• MDR Text Key: 306657711
• Report Number: 3005075853-2022-06715
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LFL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036014676
• UDI-Public: 10705036014676
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K132612
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/06/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/06/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: HARH23
• Device Catalogue Number: HARH23
• Device Lot Number: V9623F
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/26/2022
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/29/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/25/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: GENERATOR AND HANDPIECE