MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. ENDOPATH*ULTRAVERES NDL 120MM; ENDOPATH* INSUFFLATION NEEDLE

Model Number UV120

Device Problem Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)

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

Event Date 02/02/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Batch # unk.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.Additional information received: a photo was received for review.During the visual analysis the following was observed: the photo shows the original perforated packaging, with the tip of the instrument exposed.Based on the photo review, the event described is confirmed, however no conclusion or root cause could be determined.Hands on device analysis may provide the additional evidence necessary to confirm the root cause of the reported event.Because the instrument was not returned our evaluation is limited.As part of our quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The device history records were reviewed and certified by external manufacturing that the manufacturing criteria were met prior to the release of the equipment.The certificate records are accessible through external manufacturing.

Event Description

It was reported that during an unknown procedure, the customer received the product from the carrier and the item in question had the packaging violated, thus losing the sterility of the product.There were no patient consequences.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 4/13/2022.Investigation summary: the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.Visual inspection was conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that uv120 device was returned inside its package unopened.Upon visual inspection, it was observed that the tyvek from the packaging was damaged; it was noted to have a hole in the tyvek, the hole was noted to be from the inside out.Due to the damages found on the packaging, a possible cause for these conditions is due to improper handling during transit or storage.All ethicon product is 100% inspected prior to release.The information you provided is compiled monitored and reviewed on a routine basis for any associated trends.As part of ethicon quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.

• Type of Device: ENDOPATH* INSUFFLATION NEEDLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; 6107428552
• MDR Report Key: 13656827
• MDR Text Key: 286961093
• Report Number: 3005075853-2022-01285
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HIF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036013426
• UDI-Public: 10705036013426
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K983925
• 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
• Report Date: 04/13/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: UV120
• Device Catalogue Number: UV120
• Device Lot Number: 529A14
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/02/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/02/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/23/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/13/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/05/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1