| Model Number |
2CB5LT |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Crack (1135)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/01/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(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.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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a gastrectomy procedure, the surgeon was removing all devices and when removing the liver retractor it hit the tip of the trocar and broke a piece off which fell into the patient.All pieces removed from patient.No patient consequences.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4) date sent: 3/31/2023 investigation summary the product was returned to ethicon for evaluation.Visual inspection was conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that the 2cb5lt device was received with the tip of the sleeve broken.In addition a piece of plastic from the sleeve was returned inside a plastic bag.No conclusion could be reached regarding what may have caused the reported incident.One possible cause for the damage found may be due to excessive force being applied to the device.Please refer to the instructions for use for additional information regarding proper device usage.As part of ethicon¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The manufacturing records couldn't be reviewed as the batch number is unknown.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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