MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. ENSEAL G2 CURVED JAW 45CM; ELECTROSURGICAL CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	NSLG2C45
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Open or Close (2921)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/22/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy procedure that the ¿trigger wouldn¿t fully release when operated¿.Another like device was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse consequences for the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 4/10/2023.D4 batch #: x96h89.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.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4) date sent: 4/24/2023 d4 batch #: x96a9x 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 no apparent damage.The device was tested on the generator and passed all functional testing.The energy output delivered from the device was verified.All three tones were heard during functional testing (tone 1 is heard when the energy activation button is pressed; tone 2 is heard when tissue impedance threshold is reached and tone 3 is heard when the cycle is complete).No issues were noted with opening and closing of the jaws.It is possible that excessive body fluids influence the opening and closing of the jaws.The accumulation of body fluids is a routine occurrence during surgical procedures and does not necessarily indicate a manufacturing defect in the device.The device was disassembled and no anomalies were found associated with the reported issue.There were no anomalies noted with the functionality of the device.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.The event described could not be confirmed as the device performed without any difficulties noted.Although no product defect was identified, there may have been other circumstances or issues that occurred during the use of the device that could not be replicated during the laboratory analysis.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch x96a9x, and no non-conformances were identified.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 5/8/2023.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 no apparent damage.The device was tested on the generator and passed all functional testing.The energy output delivered from the device was verified.All three tones were heard during functional testing (tone 1 is heard when the energy activation button is pressed; tone 2 is heard when tissue impedance threshold is reached and tone 3 is heard when the cycle is complete).No issues were noted with opening and closing of the jaws.The device was disassembled and no anomalies were found associated with the reported issue.There were no anomalies noted with the functionality of the device.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.The event described could not be confirmed as the device performed without any difficulties noted.Although no product defect was identified, there may have been other circumstances or issues that occurred during the use of the device that could not be replicated during the laboratory analysis.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch x96a9x, and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: ENSEAL G2 CURVED JAW 45CM
• 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: 16709335
• Report Number: 3005075853-2023-02451
• Device Sequence Number: 7347048
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036014157
• UDI-Public: 10705036014157
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MI
• 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: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/10/2023

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: NSLG2C45
• Device Catalogue Number: NSLG2C45
• Device Lot Number: X96H89
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/24/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/11/2023; 04/24/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/10/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/24/2023; 05/08/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/24/2022
• 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