| Model Number |
NSLG2S45A |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/22/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a sleeve gastrectomy procedure that the jaw disconnected from the device while mobilizing the curvature of the stomach.Another like device was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse consequences for the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Batch #: x9429z.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 and the manufacturing criteria were met prior to the release of this lot/batch.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Pc-(b)(4).Date sent: (b)(4)2022 d4 batch #: x9421a 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 nslg2s45a device was returned with the upper jaw detached and not returned.In addition, the iblade upper tip was broken lifted.The device was connected to the generator and it was recognized.Because the jaw was detached not all functional testing could be performed with the generator.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: 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.
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