MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. ILS 33MM, CURVED; STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number	ECS33A
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Form Staple (2579)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/15/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Batch #: unknown.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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the endoscopic bowel surgery, after fired, noted staples malformed with irregular shape (with straight leg).Changed the new one to complete surgery.There was no patient consequence reported.No additional information can be provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 11/23/2020.D4: batch # t5dv0r.Device analysis: the analysis results found that the ecs33a device arrived with no apparent damage.Only the anvil half washer was present and there were no staples present, indicating that the device achieved a full firing stroke.The device was reloaded with staples, a new washer was placed on the device and it was tested for functionality.It fired and formed all the staples as well as completely cut the test media and the breakaway washer without incident.The staple line was complete, and the staples meet the staple form release criteria.Although there is no direct evidence of use error, the instructions for use do contain the following caution: the firing stroke must be completed.Do not partially fire the instrument.Incomplete firing can result in malformed staples, incomplete cut line, bleeding, and leakage from the staple line and/or difficulty removing the device.Ensure that the firing trigger is fully squeezed to ensure proper staple formation and cutting of tissue.The event described could not be confirmed as the device performed without any difficulties.It should be noted that as part of our quality process, each device is visually inspected and functionally tested during manufacturing to ensure the device meets the required specifications prior to shipment.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: ILS 33MM, CURVED
• Common Device Name: STAPLE, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969
• MDR Report Key: 10683154
• Report Number: 3005075853-2020-05323
• Device Sequence Number: 2961828
• Product Code: GDW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036012412
• UDI-Public: 10705036012412
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K940967
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/28/2020

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 Expiration Date: 08/30/2024
• Device Model Number: ECS33A
• Device Catalogue Number: ECS33A
• Device Lot Number: T94W67
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/02/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/28/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/02/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/15/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/24/2020
• Patient Sequence Number: 1