MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEGADYNE MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC. E-Z CLN PNCL BTN MOD BLD HLSTR; E-Z CLEAN PENCIL BTN MOD BLADE HOLSTER

Catalog Number	0037H
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	07/18/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unknown procedure, the insulation of the electrode at the tip of the scalpel came off.No pieces fell into the patient.Another device was used to complete the case.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No further information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 9/18/2023.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.No lot or batch number was provided therefore a device history could not be done.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: 9/28/2023 investigation summary the product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection was conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that the 0037h device was returned with the ptfe insulation detached and returned.In addition, the coating of the tip electrode was damaged.The electrode was tested for continuity and passed the test.As part of ethicon endo surgery¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The most likely cause of the coating damage is caused by operating the electrosurgery equipment (generator) at high power settings with continual activation of the electrode for long periods or by placing the electrode tip against another instrument causing extreme heat which results in the melting of the tip.No definitive root cause could be reached that might have caused the detachment of the ptfe.Manufacturing record evaluation is not required as the reported event is not associated with the manufacturing process and/or the potential cause of the defect cannot be associated to manufacturing.

• Brand Name: E-Z CLN PNCL BTN MOD BLD HLSTR
• Common Device Name: E-Z CLEAN PENCIL BTN MOD BLADE HOLSTER
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEGADYNE MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.; 4545 creek road; cincinnati OH 45242
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEGADYNE MEDICAL PRODUCTS, INC.
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17763723
• Report Number: 1721194-2023-00112
• Device Sequence Number: 17944568
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10614559101674
• UDI-Public: 10614559101674
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K965054
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/28/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 0037H
• 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: 08/28/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/21/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/18/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/28/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown