MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TELEFLEX MEDICAL VLOCK ML CLIP 6/CART 14/BOX; CLIP, IMPLANTABLE

Model Number	IPN055290
Medical Device Problem Code	Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/13/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Qn#(b)(4).The device has not been returned for investigation.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend related events.
Event or Problem Description
Reported event: ligation clips are causing leaks in surgery.The patient condition is unknown.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Qn# (b)(4).The device history review for the product vlock ml clip 6/cart 14/box lot# 228029 investigations did not show issues related to the complaint.100% inspection of finished goods is performed by in-line inspectors.Nonconforming packages or product is required to be removed from the lot.No component issues detected during sub-assembly in-process or final inspections performed by rmi quality assurance for lots 37097, 38352, 38350 or 38348.100% inspection of each cartridge assembly is performed as part of the production process.Nonconforming cartridge assemblies are required to be removed from the lot.Clip inspection results for (b)(4) pcs visually inspected showed zero visual defects, zero dimensional nonconformances detected.The ifu informs the user, "to load the applier, grasp the applier and carefully insert the jaws of the applier into the cartridge slot, making sure the jaws are perpendicular to the base of the cartridge.Gently press the applier over the clip until there is an audible click.Do not force the applier into the cartridge or onto the clip.The applier should enter and withdraw from the cartridge easily." corrective action is not required at this time as the probable cause could not be determined based upon the information provided and without a sample.Complaint verification testing could not be performed as no sample was returned for analysis.A device history record review was performed, and no relevant findings were identified.Without the device to evaluate, the complaint could not be confirmed, and the probable cause could not be determined from the available information.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for reports of this nature.
Event or Problem Description
Reported event: ligation clips are causing leaks in surgery.The patient condition is unknown.

• Brand Name: VLOCK ML CLIP 6/CART 14/BOX
• Common Device Name: CLIP, IMPLANTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): TELEFLEX MEDICAL; morrisville NC
• Manufacturer (Section G): TELEFLEX MEDICAL; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville NC 27560
• Manufacturer Contact: effie jefferson ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville 27560 ; 9194332672
• MDR Report Key: 16337029
• Report Number: 3011137372-2023-00024
• Device Sequence Number: 6221115
• Product Code: FZP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 24026704666823
• UDI-Public: 24026704666823
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K152082
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/13/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/01/2025
• Device Model Number: IPN055290
• Device Catalogue Number: 51114V
• Device Lot Number: 228029
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/13/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/01/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/09/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/01/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: NONE REPORTED; NONE REPORTED
• Patient Sex: Unknown