MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. ENSEAL G2 ART CURV SEALER 45CM; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	NSLG2C45A
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Batch #: u95478.Investigation summary: the product was returned to ethicon endo surgery for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the nslg2c45a device was returned with the bottom portion of the i blade out of the lower jaw channel; the lower jaw channel was damaged.The device was connected to the generator and it was recognized.Because of the condition of the device not all functional testing could be performed with the generator.The jaw was unable to cycle open and close.It should be noted that product failure is multifactorial.A probable cause of the damage to the jaw could be not allowing thick and fibrous tissues to denature prior to i-blade advancement.As described in the ifu: do not use excessive force on the closing handle to close the jaws; grasp only as much tissue as will fit between the jaws where the current will pass.Greater amounts of tissue require more closing handle force.Excessive force could damage the device.Please reference the instruction for use for more information.It is possible that the reported noise issue could have been caused by the damage to the jaw.As part of ethicon endo surgery¿s quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unknown procedure a loud crunch was heard and then device would not function.The jaws would not open or close all the way.The case was completed with no patient consequences.

• Brand Name: ENSEAL G2 ART CURV SEALER 45CM
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; * 00969
• MDR Report Key: 11649866
• Report Number: 3005075853-2021-01944
• Device Sequence Number: 3683226
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036014553
• UDI-Public: 10705036014553
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• PMA/510(K) Number: K112033
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 03/19/2021

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: 08/31/2025
• Device Model Number: NSLG2C45A
• Device Catalogue Number: NSLG2C45A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/18/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/19/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/12/2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: GENERATOR