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

Catalog Number EL5ML

Device Problems Failure to Fire (2610); Difficult to Open or Close (2921); Mechanics Altered (2984); No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)

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

Event Date 10/16/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a laparoscopic appendectomy that the disposable clip applier fired incorrectly resulting in the clip applier being stuck in the clamped position on a patients vessel and would not release.While trying to maneuver to cauterize the tissue the clip applier tore the tissue.There was minimal bleeding however the trocar needed to be taken out to remove the clip applier because it was still in the clamped position and unable to fit through the 5mm trocar.Surgeon was able to remove with careful manipulation.There were no adverse consequences for the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 12/20/2023 d4: batch # x70240 attempts are being made to obtain the following information.To date no response has been provided.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent: "how was the device removed from the patient? did the jaws eventually open? how was the bleeding controlled? what was the amount of the blood loss (mls)? was a transfusion required? was the procedure altered as a result of the event? what is the current patient status?" 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 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 3 clips were found inside clip track.However, it is known from the history of the device that bent advancer condition may lead to malformed clips.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.

• Brand Name: LIGAMAX-5MM ENDO CLIP APPLIER
• Type of Device: CLIP, IMPLANTABLE
• 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: 18367534
• MDR Text Key: 331061938
• Report Number: 3005075853-2023-09706
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FZP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036001843
• UDI-Public: 10705036001843
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K050344
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/20/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/20/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: EL5ML
• Device Lot Number: X70240
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/01/2023
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/06/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/22/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1