MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE RF 2 PROBES, AARDVARK; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	0279251101
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/13/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.The device manufacturer date is not known at this time.However, should it become available it will be provided in future reports.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during procedure the tip of the aardvark broke off inside a patient.The broken piece was potentially unable to be retrieved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This complaint investigation was closed based on the device not received, therefore the reported failure mode was not confirmed.In the event that the device is received, the complaint will be reopened and the investigation will be updated with new results.Alleged failure: tip broke off inside patient.Probable root cause: non-conforming component, poor assembly process, misuse.Use error.The reported failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.Manufacture date is not known.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during procedure the tip of the aardvark broke off inside a patient.The broken piece was potentially unable to be retrieved.

• Brand Name: RF 2 PROBES, AARDVARK
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• Manufacturer Contact: lucas wolski ; 5900 optical court; san jose, CA 95138 ; 4087542000
• MDR Report Key: 18488792
• Report Number: 0002936485-2024-00039
• Device Sequence Number: 6985673
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327056884
• UDI-Public: 07613327056884
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K160050
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/20/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 0279251101
• Device Lot Number: NOT REPORTED
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/13/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/13/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/10/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/20/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown