MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. E-Z CLEAN BLADE 4.0IN; E-Z CLEAN BLADE 4.0 INCH

Catalog Number	0014A
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	03/21/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unknown procedure the tip falling out of bovie.No additional information was provided.There were no patient consequences was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 4/18/2024.An analysis of the product could not be performed since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.However, if the product is received at a later date, the investigation will be updated as applicable.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.

• Brand Name: E-Z CLEAN BLADE 4.0IN
• Common Device Name: E-Z CLEAN BLADE 4.0 INCH
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo PR 00969
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON ENDO SURGERY INDEPENDENCIA; chihuahua ; MX
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; PR ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 19138146
• Report Number: 3005075853-2024-03055
• Device Sequence Number: 9402405
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10614559100158
• UDI-Public: 10614559100158
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K081791
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/18/2024

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: 0014A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/15/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/18/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown