MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEGADYNE MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC. LAP MEGATIP ONLY MOD L-WIRE; LAP MEGATIP ONLY MODIFIED L-WIRE

Model Number 0600M

Device Problem Material Separation (1562)

Patient Problem Abdominal Pain (1685)

Event Date 10/24/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Pc (b)(4).As the device was not returned, an analysis investigation could not be performed.A conclusion could not be reached as to what may have caused or contributed to the event.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformance were identified.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained: why was the re-operation delayed for 90 minutes? the reoperation to retrieve the tip lasted for 90 minutes.What is the current status of the patient? unknown.What part of the 0600m was in the patient? yes from october to january.Was the entire 0600m left in the patient? yes.What was the original laparoscopic procedure? yes it was a laparoscopic case.The procedure was a lap appendectomy.Where was the device being used in the procedure? laproscopic in the abdomen.Where was the location of the device found? imbedded in the peritoneum.Was there any damage to the tissue or patient because of the device or part of the device being left in the patient? unknown.Any damage to any organs due to the device being left in? unknown.If yes, how was the patient being treated? na.Was there any malfunction of the device during the original procedure? unknown.Will the reusable shaft be coming back? discarded.Is the device is coming back? no.What size trocar did the 0600m go in and out of? unknown.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 the patient had laparoscopic surgery on (b)(6) 2020.Patient was discharged.On (b)(6) 2021 the patient presented in the er with abdominal pain.During a ct scan, it was discovered that retained product was identified.Surgery was performed and the product was extracted.The case was delayed by ninety minutes.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 3/1/2021.Two samples of the same lot number was returned for analysis.The analysis results found that a 0600m device a and b was returned inside its package unopened; upon visual inspection, a black foreign matter was noted to be inside the packaging.However, this does not affect the functionality of the devices and or can confirm the reported event.The devices were tested for continuity and worked as expected.During manufacturing/testing in some cases component friction can result in small shavings ejecting from the device after packaging during transit.As part of ethicon endo-surgery quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.

• Brand Name: LAP MEGATIP ONLY MOD L-WIRE
• Type of Device: LAP MEGATIP ONLY MODIFIED L-WIRE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEGADYNE MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.; 11506 south state street; draper UT 84020
• MDR Report Key: 11273256
• MDR Text Key: 230077388
• Report Number: 1721194-2021-00009
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10614559101063
• UDI-Public: 10614559101063
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K943055
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/20/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/03/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 0600M
• Device Catalogue Number: 0600M
• Device Lot Number: 202402
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/05/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/05/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: Yes
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention