MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. ENDOPATH XCEL BLADELESS TROCAR; LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL AND PLASTIC SURGERY

Catalog Number B5LT

Device Problem Crack (1135)

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

Event Date 08/01/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 8/28/2023.B3: unknown, assumed first day of month that complaint was reported.D4: batch # unk.Additional information was requested and the following was obtained: "did any pieces fall into the patient? yes.If yes, were they retrieved? yes.Will all pieces be returned with the device? yes." 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 the b5lt device was received with the tip of the sleeve broken and damaged melted.The piece from the sleeve was returned inside aplastic bag.In addition, the tyvek was returned along with the instrument.The event reported was confirmed and it is related to improper use of the device.In order to prevent this kind of damage please avoid the contact with laser, electrosurgical or ultrasonic devices.One possible cause for the damage found may be due to excessive force being applied to the device.Please refer to the instructions for use for additional information regarding proper device usage.As part of ethicon¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.

Event Description

It was reported that during a hand assisted nephrectomy procedure, the trocar snapped.No patient harm.

• Brand Name: ENDOPATH XCEL BLADELESS TROCAR
• Type of Device: LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL AND PLASTIC SURGERY
• 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: 17631702
• MDR Text Key: 322054211
• Report Number: 3005075853-2023-06155
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036001225
• UDI-Public: 10705036001225
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K032676
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/28/2023

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 Catalogue Number: B5LT
• Device Lot Number: 382C29
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/17/2023
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/03/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/28/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/11/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1