MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON INC. GYNECARE X-TRACT MOTOR DRIVE UNIT; LAPAROSCOPE, GYNECOLOGIC (AND ACCESSORIES)

Catalog Number MD0100

Device Problem Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified) (2203)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 04/25/2014

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).In addition, a review of the device manufacturing records was conducted and the device met all finished goods release criteria.

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent a laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy on (b)(6) 2014 and device was used.During the procedure, the blade did not spin on two different handpieces.The procedure was completed by switching each device until one stopped working.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information requested.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4) - insufficient drive of disposable.Conclusion: no conclusion can be drawn at this time.Should additional information be obtained, a supplemental 3500a form will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: GYNECARE X-TRACT MOTOR DRIVE UNIT
• Type of Device: LAPAROSCOPE, GYNECOLOGIC (AND ACCESSORIES)
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON INC.; p.o. box 151, route 22 west; somerville NJ 08876 015
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON INC. - HEI; 4801 n 63rd st; boulder CO 80301
• Manufacturer Contact: guillermo villa ; route 22 west po box 151; somerville, NJ 08876 ; 9082180707
• MDR Report Key: 3811433
• MDR Text Key: 12161357
• Report Number: 2210968-2014-06083
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HET
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K993801
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/25/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/15/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: MD0100
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/20/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/07/2005
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1