MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DAVIS & GECK CARIBE LTD ENDO CLIP; CLIP, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number	176615
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/25/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.
Event or Problem Description
According to the reporter, during thoracoscopic lobectomy, the phenomenon of stuck staple was found, and it could not be used normally.The jaws of the device would not close.There was no patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
Event or Problem Description
According to the reporter, during thoracoscopic lobectomy, the phenomenon of stuck staple was found, and it could not be used normally.The jaws of the device would not close.A new clip applier was used to complete the operation.There was no patient injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device and a photo were available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the instrument was partially fired with fifteen clips remaining.The handle was not in the correct position.Functionally, it was observed that the jaws would not close upon actuation of the handle.The shaft was removed from the instrument body and the body was disassembled for visualization of internal components.The safety interlock channel lugs were broken.Due to the condition of the instrument, further functional evaluation could not be performed.It was reported that the jaws of the reload did not close at all.The reported issue could not be confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.This issue can occur when an attempt is made to fire the instrument without first loading a clip by using the trigger.The safety interlock feature is designed to prevent the jaws from closing on a vessel in the absence of a loaded clip.If an attempt is made to forcibly fire the instrument while engaged in interlock, the lugs are designed to break as noted and the interlock feature continues to function as intended.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: before attempting to squeeze the handle, be sure to first load a clip into the instrument jaws.If the jaw is empty, the instrument will not close.Always check to see if a clip is seated in the jaws prior to firing.When squeezing the handle, remove the finger from the trigger.Do not simultaneously pull the trigger and squeeze the handle as this may result in the firing of an unformed clip or jamming of the instrument.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: ENDO CLIP
• Common Device Name: CLIP, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): DAVIS & GECK CARIBE LTD; zona franca de san isidro; santo domingo 0101 ; DR 0101
• Manufacturer (Section G): DAVIS & GECK CARIBE LTD; zona franca de san isidro; santo domingo 0101 ; DR 0101
• Manufacturer Contact: justin ellis ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635265677
• MDR Report Key: 15396452
• Report Number: 9612501-2022-01572
• Device Sequence Number: 20359082
• Product Code: FZP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521057807
• UDI-Public: 10884521057807
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K143644
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2022
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/22/2022

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 Expiration Date: 02/28/2025
• Device Model Number: 176615
• Device Catalogue Number: 176615
• Device Lot Number: J0C1192NY
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/26/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/09/2022; 11/07/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/09/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/24/2022; 11/22/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/12/2020
• 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