MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. ENSEAL 5MM ROUND TIP 35CM; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	NSEAL535RH
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	09/01/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).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.No lot or batch number was provided therefore a device history could not be done.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a total hysterectomy/bilateral oopherectomy the jaws wouldn't open.A similar device was used to complete the case with no patient consequences.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 10/21/2020 investigation summary the device was returned with the upper jaw detached returned and i blade upper tip broken lifted.The device was connected to the generator and it was recognized.Because the jaw was detached not all functional testing could be performed with the generator.The condition of the jaws prevented the functionality of the jaw.The device was unable to cycle open and close.The manufacturing records were reviewed, and the manufacturing/packaging criteria were met prior to the release of this batch.A probable cause of the damage to the jaw could be not allowing thick and fibrous tissues to denature prior to i-blade advancement.

• Brand Name: ENSEAL 5MM ROUND TIP 35CM
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969
• MDR Report Key: 10582519
• Report Number: 3005075853-2020-04904
• Device Sequence Number: 2627286
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036000044
• UDI-Public: 10705036000044
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• PMA/510(K) Number: K072177
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/03/2020

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: NSEAL535RH
• Device Catalogue Number: NSEAL535RH
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/29/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/03/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/29/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/24/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/21/2020
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: GENERATOR