MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEGADYNE MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC. ZIP PENCIL 10FT W/0012 UCONN; ZIP PEN SMOKE EVAC PENCIL, E-Z CLEAN

Catalog Number 252510

Device Problem Arcing of Electrodes (2289)

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

Event Date 01/01/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 10/5/2023.B3: only event year known: 2023.An analysis of the product could not be performed since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.However, if the product is received at a later date, the investigation will be updated as applicable.An evaluation of the manufacturing record could not be performed as the required product identification number was not provided to complete the evaluation.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.

Event Description

It was reported that during a biopsy that a fire ball came out of pencil.They switched out tip to medtronic.No patient harm.

• Brand Name: ZIP PENCIL 10FT W/0012 UCONN
• Type of Device: ZIP PEN SMOKE EVAC PENCIL, E-Z CLEAN
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEGADYNE MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.; 4545 creek road; cincinnati OH 45242
• Manufacturer (Section G): NEW DEANTRONICS TAIWAN, LTD.
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; * ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17875907
• MDR Text Key: 324977417
• Report Number: 1721194-2023-00119
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FYD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10614559105337
• UDI-Public: 10614559105337
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K141587
• 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: 10/05/2023

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: 252510
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/29/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/05/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1