MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. OPT BLADELESS 5X100 STABILITY; LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL AND PLASTIC SURGERY

Catalog Number 2B5LT

Device Problem Crack (1135)

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

Event Date 04/01/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 4/18/2024 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.

Event Description

It was reported that during a low anterior resection procedure, the trocar completely broke off and went into the patient.Able to retrieve the part with no patient harm.Procedure completed successfully.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 5/28/2024 batch # unk.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 2b5lt device was received with the sleeve broken.In addition, the piece broken from the sleeve was returned inside a plastic bag.No conclusion could be reached regarding what may have caused the reported incident.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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot 777c58 number, and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: OPT BLADELESS 5X100 STABILITY
• Type of Device: LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL AND PLASTIC SURGERY
• 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: 19135147
• MDR Text Key: 340508441
• Report Number: 3005075853-2024-03047
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GCJ
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 05/28/2024

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: 2B5LT
• Device Lot Number: 777C58
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/02/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/18/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/13/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/28/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/14/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1