MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE RF 2 PROBES, MICRO-CLAW; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	0279250101
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/15/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tip of the device broke off prior to entering the joint.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tip of the device broke off prior to entering the joint.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Alleged failure: i tried to use it in the operation, but the tip fell off.When i tried to put it in the joint, i found it damaged.The damaged part has been retrieved, and the operation continues with the spare probe.The failure(s) identified in the investigation is consistent with the complaint record.The probable root causes could be excessive force used when inserting removing the probe, a probe inserted into an obstructed passageway, or any forceful impact to the tip of the probe with rigid objects.The probe is used as a tool for a mechanical displacement of tissue or bone, or to pry or scrub.The product was returned for investigation and the failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tip of the device broke off prior to entering the joint.

• Brand Name: RF 2 PROBES, MICRO-CLAW
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• Manufacturer Contact: andrea zenere ; 5900 optical court; san jose, CA 95138 ; 4087542000
• MDR Report Key: 13230170
• Report Number: 0002936485-2022-00032
• Device Sequence Number: 4313292
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327056877
• UDI-Public: 07613327056877
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K160050
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/23/2022

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: 0279250101
• Device Catalogue Number: 0279250101
• Device Lot Number: 21229AE2
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/04/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/17/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/17/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/11/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/23/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/17/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown