MAUDE Adverse Event Report: LEONHARD LANG GMBH ERBE; ELECTROSURGICAL DISPERSIVE ELECTRODE

Model Number XL23

Device Problem No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)

Patient Problems Skin Discoloration (2074); Skin Inflammation/ Irritation (4545)

Event Date 05/20/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2022, we have been informed about an incident involving a dispersive electrode at (b)(6).A monitoring dispersive electrode erbe nessy plate 70 (model xl23) and an unknown generator were used.The initial report stated that [translated from german language to english language]: "the dispersive electrodes seem to be sticking too much.Reddening of the skin (rash) was noticed after removing the electrode." requesting further information we have been informed on (b)(6) 2022 that [translated from german language to english language] "it was a reddening of the skin that did not go away immediately.The redness had appeared underneath the adhesive foam in the edge area.This is an erbe nessy plate 70 of batch 211013-0804.The dispersive electrode with batch number 210611-0804 relates also to another incident of the same type in japan (esv-00-193668).We have already filled out a questionnaire about this incident." reviewing this questionaire it is filled in partially with information.In the questionaire it is stated that the incident occured on (b)(6) 2022 in (b)(6) hospital and concerns a child.The dispersive neutral electrode was attached to the childs stomach "where exactly is not known to us".After detaching the erbe dispersive nessy plate 70 a skin reddening of the skin underneath the edge of the electrode was visible.No treatment was necessary to treat the injury.No further details have been disclosed so far.

Manufacturer Narrative

Retained samples of the same lot have been inspected visually.No faults were detected.We have requested the involved device but it has not yet been made available to the date of this report.We are reporting this incident because we distribute dispersive electrodes of comparable design in the us (under the 510k reference: k030362).The incident is reported because it is unknown if and how the skin injury had to be treated.The incident might not constitute a reportable event.However currently no conclusion can be drawn what might have caused the claimed problem and if and how the skin injury had to be treated.We will request further information and relay any conclusion resulting by the investigation in a follow up report.

Manufacturer Narrative

Retained samples of the same lot have been inspected visually.No faults were detected.We have requested the involved device but it has not yet been made available to the date of this report.We are reporting this incident because we distribute dispersive electrodes of comparable design in the us (under the 510k reference: (b)(4)).We have been informed that for both incidents no treatment of the skin injury was necessary.We therefore conclude that the incidents constitute no reportable events.No conclusion can be drawn what might have caused the claimed problem.We threfore will close the investigation.

Event Description

On june 27th, 2022, we have been informed about an incident involving a dispersive electrode at rheinland hospital neuss gmbh.A monitoring dispersive electrode erbe nessy plate 70 (model xl23) and an unknown generator were used.The initial report stated that [translated from german language to english language]: "the dispersive electrodes seem to be sticking too much.Reddening of the skin (rash) was noticed after removing the electrode." requesting further information we have been informed on july 18th, 2022 that [translated from german language to english language] "it was a reddening of the skin that did not go away immediately.The redness had appeared underneath the adhesive foam in the edge area.This is an erbe nessy plate 70 of batch 211013-0804.On july 26th 2022 we received a partially filled in questionare and 4 pictures.One picture is showing the concerned product and 3 products showing light patient skin redness.Additonally to the provided pictures it was specified [translated from german language to english language]: "the redness does not go away immediately after removing the dispersive electrode, it persists.As you can see from the photo of the neutral, a lot of the child's skin sticks to it" reviewing the picture showing the concerned product small white skin particles can be seen scattered over the entire gel adhesive surface.The questionnaire states that the procedure lasted for 30 minutes, the dispersive electrode adhered well to the patient's right thigh.It was also remarked: the nurse reported that the neutral electrode was extremely stuck and difficult to remove.It seemed unusual to her.It was noticed as unkown if a skin preparation had been carried out.After the procedure redness of the skin have been detected underneath the adhessive of the dispersive electrode.No treatment of the skin injury was necessary to treat the skin redness.The dispersive electrode with batch number 210611-0804 relates also to another incident of the same type in japan (esv-00-193668).We have already filled out a questionnaire about this incident." reviewing this questionaire it is filled in partially with information.In the questionaire it is stated that the incident occured on may 20th, 2022 in tannabe central hospital kyoto/ japan and concerns a child.The dispersive neutral electrode was attached to the childs stomach "where exactly is not known to us".After detaching the erbe dispersive nessy plate 70 a skin reddening of the skin underneath the edge of the electrode was visible.No treatment was necessary to treat the injury.No further details have been disclosed so far.

• Brand Name: ERBE
• Type of Device: ELECTROSURGICAL DISPERSIVE ELECTRODE
• Manufacturer (Section D): LEONHARD LANG GMBH; archenweg 56; innsbruck, 6020 ; AU 6020
• Manufacturer (Section G): LEONHARD LANG GMBH; archenweg 56; innsbruck, tirol 6020 ; AU 6020
• Manufacturer Contact: bernhard ladner ; archenweg 56; innsbruck, tirol 6020 ; AU 6020
• MDR Report Key: 15109547
• MDR Text Key: 296662401
• Report Number: 8020045-2022-00024
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04050147015494
• UDI-Public: (01)04050147015494
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K030362
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/04/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/27/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/13/2023
• Device Model Number: XL23
• Device Catalogue Number: NESSY PLATE 70
• Device Lot Number: 211013-0804
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/27/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/13/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other