MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. LIGACLIP* APPLIER W/MECH STOP; APPLIER, SURGICAL, CLIP

Catalog Number LX110

Device Problem Failure to Form Staple (2579)

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

Event Date 11/01/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during an unknown procedure, when closing the clips, they weren't closing in the pattern/form they were supposed to.Some also appeared to be a bit crooked as well.No patient harm.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 12/15/2023.B3: unknown, assumed first day of month that complaint was reported.D4: 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.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4), date sent: 1/25/2024.D4: batch # unk.Investigation summary: the product was returned to ethicon endo surgery for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that the lx110 device was returned nonfunctional as the jaws were misaligned; therefore, the clips could not be loaded into the jaws.The event reported was confirmed and it is related to improper use of the device.Please note that as stated in the ifu: "all surgical instruments are subject to a degree of wear and tear because of normal use.A regular and precise visual check of the instrument should be made before each use.As part of ethicon endo surgery¿s quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.An evaluation of the manufacturing record could not be performed as the required product identification number was not provided to complete the evaluation.

• Type of Device: APPLIER, SURGICAL, CLIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18335421
• MDR Text Key: 330604415
• Report Number: 3005075853-2023-09480
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GDO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036012863
• UDI-Public: 10705036012863
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/25/2024

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: LX110
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/16/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/15/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/04/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/25/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/31/2005
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1