MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STERILMED, INC. CLIP APPLIERS LIGACLIP MULTIPLE CLIP APPLIERS LG CLIPS; CLIP, IMPLANTABLE, REPROCESSED

Catalog Number ETHMCL20

Device Problem Failure to Fire (2610)

Patient Problem Perforation of Vessels (2135)

Event Date 01/01/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The steril-med failure analysis lab received the device for evaluation.The analysis has begun but is not completed at this time.When the investigational analysis has been completed, a supplemental 3500a report will be submitted.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent a procedure with a clip appliers ligaclip multiple clip appliers lg clips and the clips did not fire correctly which caused the vessel to be severed.During the procedure, during use of the device the damage of the vessel was identified immediately.The patient¿s vessel was repaired and extended hospitalization was not required.The patient has since fully recovered.The physician¿s opinion on the cause of the adverse event is that it was due to product malfunction.

Manufacturer Narrative

The account returned 1 ethmcl20 stating "clips did not fire correctly" and that a vessel was severed during the devices use in the procedure.The device was examined, and it was obvious that the clips in the shaft were not advancing to the jaws for placement.The device was actuated, and despite the actuation the clips in the shaft did not change position, and the jaws would close and open, empty without a clip in them.The device was shipped to the field with 11 clips present in the shaft.The device was returned with only 7 remaining, and a gap between the lead clip and the jaws.Actuating the handle did open and close the jaws, though without a clip present in them.Opening and closing the jaws of the device on a vessel without a clip present in them can cause damage to the vessel upto and including the severing of that vessel.The ifu states within its warnings and precautions: 5.Upon each clip application, fully squeeze the handles of the multiple clip applier until they come to a stop.Failure to fully squeeze the handles can result in an improper formation of clips, and therefore, unsatisfactory ligation of tissue.6.Prior to each clip application, inspect the jaw tips to ensure the clip is fully advanced to the end of the jaws.If a clip is dislodged prematurely from the jaws or fails to advance, re-fire the multiple clip applier by fully squeezing the handles until they stop.Fully release the handles to advance the next clip into the jaws.The clip retainer was not in position on the returned device.In its current condition it is believed that the device would fire unformed clips if the remaining clips were to advance.The root cause for the clip retainer moving out of position is unknown but may be linked to the use of the device in the field.A device history record review was performed, and no discrepancies were noted.Manufacturer's ref.No: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CLIP APPLIERS LIGACLIP MULTIPLE CLIP APPLIERS LG CLIPS
• Type of Device: CLIP, IMPLANTABLE, REPROCESSED
• Manufacturer (Section D): STERILMED, INC.; 5010 cheshire parkway; ste 2; plymouth MN 55446
• MDR Report Key: 7627337
• MDR Text Key: 111984090
• Report Number: 2134070-2018-00103
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NMJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10888551019057
• UDI-Public: 10888551019057
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K033579
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/29/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/21/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: ETHMCL20
• Device Lot Number: 2001959
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/31/2018
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/29/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention