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

Catalog Number	0279250101
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/06/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tip of micro claw made of ceramic was broken and fall off.The broken piece was left in patient and will need to be removed later.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation was previously closed based on product not received; however, the product has now been physically received at stryker endoscopy, usa and the investigation has been re-opened.Investigation as follows is now based on product received.Alleged failure: tip of micro claw made of ceramic was broken and fall off.The failure(s) identified in the investigation is consistent with the complaint record.The probable root causes could be excessive force used when inserting or removing the probe, a probe inserted into an obstructed passageway, or any forceful impact to the tip of the probe with rigid objects.Non-conforming component, poor assembly process, misuse.The product was returned for investigation and the failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tip of micro claw made of ceramic was broken and fall off.The broken piece was left in patient and will need to be removed later.

• Brand Name: RF 2 PROBES, MICRO-CLAW
• 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: 18820108
• Report Number: 0002936485-2024-00195
• Device Sequence Number: 4319677
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327056877
• UDI-Public: 07613327056877
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K160050
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/26/2024

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: 0279250101
• Device Lot Number: 23342AE2
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/08/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/08/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/01/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/08/2023
• 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