MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN, FORMERLY USSC PUERTO RICO INC ENDO DISSECT* 5MM INSTRUMENT; MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, PNEUMATIC POWERED

Model Number 176645

Device Problems Break (1069); Failure to Align (2522)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 08/05/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).(b)(6).(b)(4).

Event Description

According to the reporter: prior to use on a patient during a laparoscopic colectomy procedure, the jaw was not aligned and the fixation of the jaw is unstable for two devices.The devices were not used on the patient.The status of the patient is no problem.

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturer reference number: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Evaluation summary: post market vigilance (pmv) and engineering led an evaluation of two devices opened by the account.This evaluation was based on a technical review of all data received from the site, a pmv review of manufacturing records, a pmv review of complaint trends, an engineering evaluation, and an evaluation of the returned device.The reported condition for this incident was that the jaws were misaligned and damaged.The visual inspection of each device noted the jaws were misaligned.Each instrument was evaluated for electrical conductivity; proper conductivity was observed both in normal position and in roticulated position.The rotation knob functioned properly, and the jaws opened and closed grasping test media without difficulty.Engineering noted some misalignment was noted at the jaws assembly.The jaw alignment was measured and was within specification.Visual and functional testing of the returned product confirmed the product met quality release specifications that were tested regarding the reported condition.A review of the device history record indicates this device lot number was released meeting all medtronic quality release specifications at the time of manufacture.The file was concluded to be tested satisfactorily as the device was found to meet all visual and functional test specifications.Should new information become available, the file will be re-opened and the investigation summary will be amended as appropriate.

• Type of Device: MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, PNEUMATIC POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN, FORMERLY USSC PUERTO RICO INC; building 911-67; sabanetas industrial park; ponce PR 00731
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN, FORMERLY USSC PUERTO RICO INC; building 911-67; sabanetas industrial park; ponce PR 00731
• Manufacturer Contact: matthew amaral ; 60 middletown ave; north haven, CT 06473 ; 2034926373
• MDR Report Key: 5922164
• MDR Text Key: 54437721
• Report Number: 2647580-2016-00664
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GET
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K904578
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 08/08/2016

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 Expiration Date: 01/31/2021
• Device Model Number: 176645
• Device Catalogue Number: 176645
• Device Lot Number: P6A0819X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/12/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/08/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/01/2016
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided; Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/07/2016; 02/21/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/01/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1