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 or Delayed Activation (2577)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/24/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date of event: unknown; captured as awareness date.Batch #: x9432v.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 received with the top of the i-blade fractured and slightly lifted.Upon mechanical testing, it was observed that the i-blade does not advance when the cut button is pressed.The device was connected to the gen11 and it was recognized.Because the condition of the device not all functional testing could be performed with the generator.The condition of the blade prevented the functionality of the jaw.The jaw was unable to cycle open and close.The device was disassembled at the articulation area and the iblade was found to be bent and broken in this area.A probable cause of the damage to the i blade 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.It is possible that this damage contributed to the event reported.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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformance were identified.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during an urological procedure, the device became not to function during use.Another device was used to complete the case.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No further information is available.

• 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
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; * 00969
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; * ; 329348013
• MDR Report Key: 15042061
• Report Number: 3005075853-2022-04643
• Device Sequence Number: 12498613
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036014553
• UDI-Public: 10705036014553
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 07/18/2022

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: NSLG2C45A
• Device Catalogue Number: NSLG2C45A
• Device Lot Number: X94A5C
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/23/2022
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/24/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/18/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/18/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: GENERATOR
• Patient Sex: Unknown