MAUDE Adverse Event Report: US SURGICAL PUERTO RICO PREMIUM SURGICLIP II; CLIP, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number 134053

Device Problem Device Slipped (1584)

Patient Problems Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 09/07/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

D10 concomitant product: 34053, 134053 premium surgiclip ii 11.5, (lot #p3d0358) medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any defects or has malfunctioned.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

According to the reporter, during an open procedure, when surgeon used the two clippers, both did not ¿fire¿ correctly as they were falling off the blood vessel once fired.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the distal end of the channel cover was cracked.It was reported that the clip did not hold tightly to the vessel and detached.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur if the distal end of the device is subjected to excessive manipulation during 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: make certain that the tissue to be occluded fits completely within the confines of the clip or bleeding and leakage may result.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

According to the reporter, during an abdominoplasty, when surgeon used the two clippers, both did not ¿fire¿ correctly, as they were falling off the blood vessel once fired.Both device were replaced to resolve the issue.There was no patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: b5, g3, h6 medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: PREMIUM SURGICLIP II
• Type of Device: CLIP, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): US SURGICAL PUERTO RICO; 201 sabanetas industrial park; ponce PR 00716 4401
• Manufacturer (Section G): US SURGICAL PUERTO RICO; 201 sabanetas industrial park; ponce PR 00716 4401
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 17817670
• MDR Text Key: 324257684
• Report Number: 2647580-2023-04170
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FZP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521057579
• UDI-Public: 10884521057579
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: K143644
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 10/25/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/26/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 134053
• Device Catalogue Number: 134053
• Device Lot Number: P3D0021
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/15/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/06/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/03/2023
• 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
• Treatment: SEE H10