MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. LIGACLIP*ENDO ROTATING MCA; CLIP, IMPLANTABLE

Catalog Number ER420

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); 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 a gastric bypass procedure that the clips were consistently scissoring on the small bowel and gastric staple lines.The clips looked uneven in the jaws prior to ejection.Unknown as to how the procedure was completed.There were no adverse consequences reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 12/21/2023.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: 1/22/2024.D4: batch #x7029v.Investigation summary the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the er420 device was returned with a clip in the jaws and no apparent damage.The clip was removed in order to inspect the jaws and they were found with no damage.The device was tested for functionality.During the analysis, the device was noted with fluids.The device was functional tested, and it fed, retained and formed the remaining eleven(11) clip as intended.As part of ethicon¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The event described could not be confirmed as the device performed without any difficulties noted.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch x7029v number, and no non-conformances were identified.

• Type of Device: CLIP, IMPLANTABLE
• 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: 18372726
• MDR Text Key: 331241219
• Report Number: 3005075853-2023-09737
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FZP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036012597
• UDI-Public: 10705036012597
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K864102
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/22/2024

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: ER420
• Device Lot Number: X7030K
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/22/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/21/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/04/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/05/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1