| Model Number |
2B5LT |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Crack (1135)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/21/2022
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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 colo rectal procedure that the end of the trocar was bent inside the package and unable to be used.Another like device was used to continue with the procedure.There were no adverse consequences for the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).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 is pending for the finished device lot number.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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Pc-(b)(4).Date sent: 9/13/2022 investigation summary the product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection was conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that the 2b5lt device was received with the tip of the sleeve damaged melted and the tip of the obturator melted.In addition, the packaging(364a75) opened was returned with the device.The event reported was confirmed and it is related to improper use of the device.In order to prevent this kind of damage please avoid the contact with laser, electrosurgical or ultrasonic devices.As part of ethicon¿s quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.
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