MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEGADYNE MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC. ZIP PENCIL 10FT W/0012 ECONN; ZIP PEN SMOKE EVAC PNCL E-Z CLEAN 22MM

Catalog Number 252510EC

Device Problems Self-Activation or Keying (1557); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Scar Tissue (2060); Full thickness (Third Degree) Burn (2696)

Event Date 11/09/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that during a burn procedure that the bovie was sending electrical current to the pencil despite the button on the bovie pen not being pressed.The surgeon heard the bovie sound and asked the resident if they were boving- which they were not.When the surgeon looked down the bovie was barley touching the patient's calf and didn't have anything pressing on the buttons.When he raised it up the bovie was still activated.Resulting in a right calf burn, medial aspect, proximal to ankle.Biomed was called and the "bovie box" was removed from service for inspection.The surgeon excised the full thickness burn and did a primary closure and wrapped the area in kerlix.A bovie holster was not in use at the time of the event.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 11/30/2023.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.No lot or batch number was provided therefore a device history could not be done.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: what is the severity of the burn? (please see degrees of burns below and choose one) first degree burns are minor burns on the first layer of skin.The skin looks dry, redness, and may be swelling; no penetration or blisters.Second degree burn looks wet or moist.The burn site appears red, blistered, and may be swollen and painful.Third degree burn the burn site looks deep, whitening or blackened and charred.Besides the burn, did the patient experience any adverse consequence due to the issue? are there any anticipated long-term effects from the burn or injury? answer: it¿s was a 3rd degree full thickness burn.The surgeon excised the burn and sutured it closed.No others consequences to patient.Long term effect will be the patient will have a scar where closed the incision.Megadyne megapower.Unknown for now.No photo yet i think one exists after suturing.Settings are usually 30/30 or 40/40.Shipping zip pen out today.No foot switch used in case.They use buttons on zip pen.Only other device they use is a fluid pump.At one point the bovie was believed to be in the holster while filled with fluid getting that from 3 hand info.Couldn¿t ask her if if it was immediately removed from holster since she was not the one who shared that info with me.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 12/13/2023.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 1/2/2024.Investigation summary: the product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the 252510ec device was returned with no apparent damage.The device was connected to the generator and the cut button worked fine.However, when the coag button was pressed there was no response.The device was disassembled and evidence of fluids was found under the dome inside of the device which was likely interfering with the proper functioning of the device.The accumulation of body fluids is a routine occurrence during surgical procedures and does not necessarily indicate a manufacturing defect in the device.It is possible that this issue could have caused the reported event.As part of ethicon endo surgery quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Manufacturing record evaluation is not required as the reported event is not associated with the manufacturing process and/or the potential cause of the defect cannot be associated to manufacturing.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 1/25/2024.Investigation summary: the product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the 252510ec device was returned with no apparent damage.The device was connected to the generator and the cut button worked fine.However, when the coag button was pressed there was no response.The device was disassembled and evidence of fluids was found under the dome inside of the device which was likely interfering with the proper functioning of the device.The returned device was reviewed in the cincinnati complaint lab on (b)(6) 2024 by quality and r&d engineers.As noted in the current investigation, it does appear as though there was water/saline ingress into the coag switch.There didn¿t appear to be any ingress into the cut switch.We weren¿t able to complete a functional test or determine if it was a design or manufacturing defect because the tape covering the dome switch was already pulled back on the buttons.There is a note in the complaint that indicated the device was stored in a saline filled holster due to a leaking iv.The note also stated the surgeon continued to use the device because it was still working.This is the likely cause of the reported event.As part of the ethicon endo surgery quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Manufacturing record evaluation is not required as the reported event is not associated with the manufacturing process and/or the potential cause of the defect cannot be associated to manufacturing.

• Brand Name: ZIP PENCIL 10FT W/0012 ECONN
• Type of Device: ZIP PEN SMOKE EVAC PNCL E-Z CLEAN 22MM
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEGADYNE MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.; 4545 creek road; cincinnati OH 45242
• Manufacturer (Section G): NEW DEANTRONICS TAIWAN, LTD.
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; PR ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18237062
• MDR Text Key: 329367007
• Report Number: 1721194-2023-00132
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FYD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10614559105344
• UDI-Public: 10614559105344
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K141587
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 01/25/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/30/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 252510EC
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/10/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention