MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEGADYNE MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC. E-Z CLN PNL BTN MOD BD HLR BNS; E-Z CLEAN PENCIL BTN MOD BLADE HLSTR BNS

Catalog Number 0037HBN

Device Problem Self-Activation or Keying (1557)

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

Event Date 02/05/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a hepatectomy procedure, the device functioned although the button was not pressed.This device was included in the kit pack ¿opera master¿.Another device was used to complete the case.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No further information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 3/27/2024.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.Lot number was received and dhr is pending review.When the review is completed, a supplemental medwatch will be sent with a summary of the evaluation.Additional information received: there was no adverse consequence to the patient.Procedure: hepatectomy when the event occurred: in use.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: 4/10/2024 additional information received: there was no adverse consequence to the patient.Procedure: hepatectomy when the event occurred: in use.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 4/18/2024.Investigation summary: the product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned samples revealed that the 0037hbn devices were received with no apparent damage.The device was connected to the generator and it worked as intended.There were no anomalies noted with the functionality of the device.The instrument was tested for continuity by pressing the coag and cutting buttons and no anomalies were noted with the functionality of the device.Additionally, a photo was provided and showed the condition of the reported event.As part of ethicon endo surgery quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The event described could not be confirmed as the device 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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot: 2202285, and no non-conformance's were identified.

• Brand Name: E-Z CLN PNL BTN MOD BD HLR BNS
• Type of Device: E-Z CLEAN PENCIL BTN MOD BLADE HLSTR BNS
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEGADYNE MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.; 4545 creek road; cincinnati OH 45242
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEGADYNE MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; PR ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18985865
• MDR Text Key: 339254765
• Report Number: 1721194-2024-00034
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10614559103517
• UDI-Public: 10614559103517
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K965054
• 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,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 04/18/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/27/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 0037HBN
• Device Lot Number: 2202285
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/01/2023
• 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