MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. LIGACLIP*EXTRA TITANIUM CLIPS; CLIP, IMPLANTABLE

Catalog Number LT200

Device Problems Unintended Ejection (1234); Difficult to Insert (1316); Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem (2975)

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

Event Date 08/01/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a mastectomy procedure, when remove the clip bank from the sterile packaging, it already falls apart.The clips can then no longer be properly loaded.No patient harm nor significant delay reported.Procedure finished with same like device.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 12/22/2023 d4: batch # unk investigation summary the product was returned to ethicon endo surgery for evaluation.Visual inspection was conducted on the returned reload.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that the lt200 (b) cartridge was received empty along with 4 loose clips; 3 of them were malformed in u,s, and j form and one unformed.No functional test was performed due to condition of the returned clips.The event reported was confirmed and it is related to improper use of the device.Select the appropriate size ligaclip extra ligating clip cartridge and corresponding clip applier.With the cartridge slots facing away from the base, insert the cartridge into one of the channel openings of the lc800 stainless steel cartridge base.Ensure that the cartridge is past the channel opening and securely held in place.Grasp the applier in the box lock area using pencil grip technique.If using an endoscopic applier, grasp the applier by the handle and trigger.Insert the jaws of the instrument into the individual cartridge slot, making sure the tips of the applier are perpendicular to the surface of the cartridge.Insert the applier until it stops.Do not force the applier.It should enter and withdraw from the cartridge smoothly.Keeping the applier jaws perpendicular to the surface of the cartridge, retract the applier from the cartridge.The clip will be securely held in the applier jaws.It is not necessary to maintain ring or trigger tension to hold the clip in the applier jaws.Position the clip around the tubular structure to be ligated.Apply sufficient force to fully close the applier to assure that the clip is satisfactorily placed and secured.Please reference the instruction for use for more information.As part of ethicon endo surgery¿s quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.An evaluation of the manufacturing record could not be performed as the required product identification number was not provided to complete the evaluation.

• 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: 18388591
• MDR Text Key: 331317653
• Report Number: 3005075853-2023-09760
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FZP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K830503
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/22/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/22/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: LT200
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/22/2023
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1