MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CONSOLIDATED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SINGLE FUNCTION HNDPC ABC ELEC; APPARATUS, ELECTROSURGICAL

Catalog Number 130344

Device Problem Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported device is being returned to conmed for evaluation.A supplemental and final report will be filed following the completion of the device evaluation and complaint investigation.This issue will continue to be monitored through the complaint system to assure patient safety.

Event Description

During incoming inspection, the distributor rejected this device, 130344, for an insufficient heatseal.There was no contact with the patient as this was found during incoming inspection.Due to the potential severity of a breach in sterility, this complaint meets the criteria for a reportable event.This will be reported as a malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.

Manufacturer Narrative

Received one 130344 in unopened original packaging.Lot number was verified.Performed a visual inspection of the device, there were no obvious signs of a breach.Performed a functional inspection, the devices were dye leak tested which indicated that the packaging did not have an insufficient heat seal.The manufacturing documents from the device history record have been reviewed with special attention to the manufacturing and inspection of the product.The product released for distribution was found to have met all specifications prior to shipment.There have been two compalints for this lot number and failure mode within the past two years.A two-year review of complaint history revealed there has been a total of 4 complaints, regarding (b)(4) devices, for this device family and failure mode.During this same time frame (b)(4) devices have been manufactured and shipped worldwide.Should all the complaint devices have been found confirmed for this reported failure, the rate of failure would be (b)(4).Per the instructions for use, the user is advised the following: contraindications: these devices should never be used when: there is visible evidence of damage to the exterior of the device such as cuts, punctures, nick abrasions, unusual lumps or significant discoloration.Inspection: these devices should be inspected before each use.Visually examine the devices for obvious physical damage and do not use if damage is found: cracked, broken or otherwise distorted plastic parts broken or significantly bent connector contacts this issue will continue to be monitored through the complaint system to assure patient safety.

• Brand Name: SINGLE FUNCTION HNDPC ABC ELEC
• Type of Device: APPARATUS, ELECTROSURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): CONSOLIDATED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT; alejandro dumas ave, 11321; complejo industrial chihuahua; chihuahua, 31136 ; MX 31136
• MDR Report Key: 8623650
• MDR Text Key: 145504616
• Report Number: 3007305485-2019-00150
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HAM
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K871435
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,foreign
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/19/2019

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: Other
• Device Expiration Date: 06/19/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 130344
• Device Lot Number: 201806204
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/28/2019
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/25/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/20/2019
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 07/11/2019
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/19/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1