MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. ENSEAL X1 CURVED 37CM SHAFT; ELECTROSURGICAL CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number NSLX137C

Device Problems Failure to Read Input Signal (1581); Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem (2906); Difficult to Open or Close (2921)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 08/18/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Batch #: unk.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.The manufacturing records were reviewed and the manufacturing/packaging criteria were met prior to the release of this batch/lot.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 Description

It was reported that during an unknown procedure the device was sticking to tissue, the blades will also stay closed, and the console throws a message that says "failure in the blades".There were no patient consequences.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Date sent: 11/4/2022.D4 batch #: x94h2u.Investigation summary the product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the device was received with the upper jaw broken at the closure slot.Not all pieces were returned with the device.The device was connected to the generator and it was recognized.Because the jaw was damaged not all functional testing could be performed with the generator.The jaws could not close fully.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number, and no non-conformances related to the reported complaint condition were identified.As part of the quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Although no conclusion could be reach on the cause of the reported event.It is possible that this damaged contribute to the event reported.Please refer to the ifu for proper handling of the device, note that ¿caution: do not grasp tissue beyond the electrode surface, in the hinge of the jaws.Do not overfill the jaws of the instrument with tissue.This could result in difficulty opening the jaws, partially cutting tissue, and unintended injury.

• Brand Name: ENSEAL X1 CURVED 37CM SHAFT
• Type of Device: ELECTROSURGICAL CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON ENDO SURGERY, INC. (CINCINNATI)
• Manufacturer Contact: orla o'mahony ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; 329348013
• MDR Report Key: 15417653
• MDR Text Key: 305911444
• Report Number: 3005075853-2022-06097
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036015468
• UDI-Public: 10705036015468
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• PMA/PMN Number: K172580
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/14/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/14/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: NSLX137C
• Device Catalogue Number: NSLX137C
• Device Lot Number: X94H2U
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/11/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/10/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: GENERATOR