MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. ENSEAL G2 STRAIGHT JAW 35CM; ELECTROSURGICAL CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	NSLG2S35
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/02/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Batch #: x95g2e.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device and the manufacturing criteria were met prior to the release of this lot/batch.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 or Problem Description
It was reported that during the total lap hysterectomy procedure when the doctor was dividing and sealing the uterine artery, the device locked up and would not open.They claim it was broken and they had force it open.Another device was used to complete the procedure with no patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 12/9/2022.D4 batch #: x95e9c.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 top of the i-blade fractured and slightly lifted.The device was connected to the generator and it was recognized.Because the i blade was damaged not all functional testing could be performed with the generator.The jaws were found attached to the instrument.In addition, no pieces were found missing under microscope inspection.The condition of the blade prevented the functionality of the jaw.The jaw was unable to cycle open and close.A probable cause of the damage to the i blade could be not allowing thick and fibrous tissues to denature prior to i-blade advancement.As described in the ifu: do not use excessive force on the closing handle to close the jaws; grasp only as much tissue as will fit between the jaws where the current will pass.Greater amounts of tissue require more closing handle force.Excessive force could damage the device.As part of the quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch x95e9c, and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: ENSEAL G2 STRAIGHT JAW 35CM
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15835376
• Report Number: 3005075853-2022-08092
• Device Sequence Number: 5391237
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036014188
• UDI-Public: 10705036014188
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K112033
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/21/2022

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: NSLG2S35
• Device Catalogue Number: NSLG2S35
• Device Lot Number: X95G2E
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/21/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/03/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/21/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/21/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/09/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/26/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: GENERATOR
• Patient Sex: Unknown