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Model Number EL5ML |
Device Problems
Failure to Form Staple (2579); Noise, Audible (3273)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 01/01/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Batch #: unk.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during the cholecystectomy procedure, the device was placed on vessel and clip formed a j.The customer was unable to remove clip from vessel.The surgeon then squeezed the handle and heard a pop.Clip was removed, and there were no patient consequences.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Date sent: 12/1/2022.D4: batch # w7018v investigation summary the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that the el5ml device was returned with no apparent damage.In addition, a plastic bag with a malformed clip inside was returned along with the instrument.In an attempt to replicate the reported event, the device was tested for functionality.Upon testing, the device was fired, and the clips did not advance into the jaw.The device was noted to have the tip of the advancer bent.The instrument was disassembled, upon disassembly the advancer was confirmed to be bent and 1 clip was found inside clip track.The event reported was confirmed and it is related to improper use of the device.Please note that prior to loading a clip in the jaws, ensure that the demarcation between the jaws and the device shaft is past the end of the trocar cannula.Additionally, excessively applying a side load to the jaws, causing them to partially collapse could result in a clip malformation.The device jaws should be fully open and parallel upon initiating the firing of the device.Please reference the instruction for use for more information.As part of ethicon¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch and lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.
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