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

Model Number	0279250101
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/05/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.The device manufacturer date is not known at this time.However, should it become available it will be provided in future reports.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tip of the device broke during the procedure.The piece was retrieved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This complaint investigation was closed based on the device not received, therefore the reported failure mode was not confirmed.In the event that the device is received, the complaint will be reopened and the investigation will be updated with new results.Alleged failure: tip broken.Probable root cause: non-conforming component, poor assembly process, misuse.Use error the reported failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.Note: the investigation was previously closed based on product not received; however, the product has now been physically received at stryker endoscopy, usa and the investigation has been re-opened.Investigation as follows is now based on product received.Alleged failure: the tip of the probe was broken off.It was unknown whether the broken tip could be retrieved or not.The failure(s) identified in the investigation is consistent with the complaint record.The probable root cause/s 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.Manufacture date is not known.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tip of the device broke during the procedure.The piece was retrieved.

• 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: 14215173
• Report Number: 0002936485-2022-00202
• Device Sequence Number: 5195252
• 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: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/15/2022

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: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/05/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/05/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/26/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/15/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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