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

Model Number	NSLG2S35
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/13/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unknown procedure, when closed the jaws and activated the device on thick tissue, the jaws broke and a piece fell inside the patient.According to the surgeon, all parts were found and removed from the patient the surgery was delayed 5 minutes but the procedure was completed successfully.There were no patient consequences.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4), date sent: 7/5/2023, d4 batch #: unknown.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 lot number, and no non-conformance were identified.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: 8/15/2023.D4 batch #: a9cm6k.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 returned with the upper jaw detached and returned.In addition the top of the iblade was noted to be broken lifted.The device was connected to the generator and it was recognized.Because the jaw was detached not all functional testing could be performed with the generator.A probable cause of the damage to the jaw 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.Please reference the instruction for use for more information: 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 a9cm6k and no non-conformances were identified.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 7/27/2023.

• 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: 17261557
• Report Number: 3005075853-2023-04626
• Device Sequence Number: 6058292
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036014188
• UDI-Public: 10705036014188
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/05/2023

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: NSLG2S35
• Device Catalogue Number: NSLG2S35
• Device Lot Number: A9CN5C
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/14/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/12/2023; 08/03/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/05/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/27/2023; 08/15/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/31/2023
• 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