MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOPERSURGICAL, INC. LEEP SYSTEM 1000 ESU GEN

Model Number 52969

Device Problem Failure to Cut (2587)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 05/21/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Coopersurgical , inc.Is currently investigating the reported condition.

Event Description

The loop is not cutting.Order: (b)(4).Leep system 1000 esu gen 52969.E-complaint (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation x-inspect returned samples *analysis and findings complaint # (b)(4).Distribution history: this complaint unit was manufactured at csi on 12/06/2010 under wo #101853 and shipped on 12/12/2010.Manufacturing record review: a review of the device history record could not be performed as the record could not be located at this time.However, at the time of manufacture, records from each unit are reviewed to ensure that product meet all specifications.Should the device history record be located, this complaint will be amended accordingly.Incoming inspection review: n/a service history record: this unit was returned (b)(6) 2015 requiring the replacement of the diaphragm.Note: this replacement was done prior to the proceeding reference to an improved diaphragm.Historical complaint review: a review of the 2-year complaint history showed similar reported complaint conditions.Product receipt: the complaint unit was returned on repair log 96379.Visual evaluation: visual examination of the complaint unit revealed no physical damage.Functional evaluation: unit was not functioning properly.Root cause: the diaphragm is the mechanism to make contact (for electrical current) to supply power to the unit.Air displacement pushes on a piston via the diaphragm into a switch to turn the power on.The foot pedal creates the air displacement to the pneumatic switch mechanism located in the housing of the unit.The diaphragm breaks down and loses its seal and cannot function properly.The diaphragm is described as a rubber, possibly a latex.Given the appearance of a bad diaphragm it appears to have been exposed to excessive stimuli.Materials like latex are flexible hence the use in this application, but its' elastic properties can alter over time as well.The root cause for this complaint condition is component related to the diaphragm.*correction and/or corrective action coopersurgical service and repair replaced the diaphragm on the unit, tested and returned it to the customer.Engineering has successfully tested a replacement material made of silicone for use in repairs going forward, (b)(4).The ifu was also updated to add a safety check via (b)(4).A service bulletin was issued to existing customers informing them to check for this issue and return the unit if needed.All product in fg and sk, as applicable, were reworked to replace the previous versions of the dfus on all applicable products.The repaired unit will have been repaired with this new silicone material.*preventative action activity coopersurgical will continue to monitor this complaint condition for any trends.

Event Description

The loop is not cutting.Order: (b)(4).1216677-2021-00123.Leep system 1000 esu gen 52969 (b)(4).

• Brand Name: LEEP SYSTEM 1000 ESU GEN
• Type of Device: LEEP SYSTEM 1000 ESU GEN
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOPERSURGICAL, INC.; 95 corporate drive; trumbull CT 06611
• Manufacturer (Section G): COOPERSURGICAL, INC.; 75 corporate drive; trumbull CT 06611
• Manufacturer Contact: michael marone ; 50 corporate drive; trumbull, CT 06611 ; 4752651665
• MDR Report Key: 11947981
• MDR Text Key: 263932403
• Report Number: 1216677-2021-00123
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HGI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K952483
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Remedial Action: Repair
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/03/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/07/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 52969
• Device Catalogue Number: 52969
• Device Lot Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/24/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other