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

Model Number	0279251101
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/11/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the device broke during the procedure.The broken piece was retrieved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The product was returned for investigation and the reported failure mode was confirmed.Alleged failure: a piece of the white part at the tip of the wand had broken off and was floating in the joint space.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 failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the device broke during the procedure.The broken piece was retrieved.

• Brand Name: RF 2 PROBES, AARDVARK
• 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: 15379060
• Report Number: 0002936485-2022-00505
• Device Sequence Number: 5707856
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327056884
• UDI-Public: 07613327056884
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K160050
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/27/2022

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: 0279251101
• Device Catalogue Number: 0279251101
• Device Lot Number: 21340AE2
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/27/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/12/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/12/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/08/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/27/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/06/2021
• 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