MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. LIGAMAX-5MM ENDO CLIP APPLIER; CLIP, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number EL5ML

Device Problems Use of Device Problem (1670); Failure to Form Staple (2579)

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

Event Date 11/07/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Batch # unk.Attempts have been made to retrieve the device.To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.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.

Event Description

It was reported that during a laparoscopic colectomy, 3 clips came out from the device when it was about to feed the clip into the jaw.There is a possibility that the device clamped the hard things and the clip inside the jaw misaligned.Another device was used to complete the case.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 1/26/2023.D4: batch # x95923.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 without apparent damage.In addition, 2 malformed clip and one conforming clip were returned inside a plastic bag.In an attempt to replicate the reported incident, the instrument was tested for functionality.During the analysis, the device was cycled, and it fed and formed 2 conforming clips as expected.The jaws were examined for visual inspection and no anomalies were noted.In order to evaluate the condition of the internal components, the device was disassembled, and no anomalies could be observed.Although no conclusion could be reached on the cause the malformed clips of the reported event, the instructions for use do contain the following caution: prior to loading a clip in the jaws and firing the instrument: ensure that the jaws are fully open by verifying that the line of demarcation between the jaws and the instrument shaft is past the distal end of the trocar cannula.Prior to positioning the jaws around the tubular structure or vessel, load a clip into the jaws by partially squeezing the trigger in a smooth continuous motion for approximately one-third of the total firing stroke.Position the jaws with the preloaded clip completely around the tubular structure or vessel to be ligated.The structure to be ligated should be positioned against the apex of the clip.Complete the firing cycle by squeezing the trigger until it stops against the handle to completely form the clip on the targeted structure or vessel.After firing, fully release the trigger.As the device fed and performed without any difficulties noted.Although no product defect was identified, there may have been other circumstances or issues that occurred during the use of the device that could not be replicated during the laboratory analysis.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 lot and batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: LIGAMAX-5MM ENDO CLIP APPLIER
• Type of Device: CLIP, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15894065
• MDR Text Key: 307802618
• Report Number: 3005075853-2022-08248
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FZP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036001843
• UDI-Public: 10705036001843
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K050344
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 01/26/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/01/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: EL5ML
• Device Catalogue Number: EL5ML
• Device Lot Number: X95923
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/03/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/24/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1