| Catalog Number |
0009 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/01/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Date sent: 6/12/2024.B3: exact date is unk.Assumed first day of the month.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.The manufacturing records were reviewed and the manufacturing/packaging criteria were met prior to the release of this batch.Photo images were received.Any additional information obtained from the photo evaluation will be included as part of the product investigation.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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during an unknown procedure the product packing is damaged.The packaging paper is peeled.There were no patient consequences.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Date sent: 6/26/2024 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 0009 device was returned sealed inside its original packaging.Upon visual inspection, the tyvek on the packaging was observed to be peeling.This damage was observed on the outside of the packaging and did not affect the sterility of the product.Additionally, photos were provided and they showed the condition of the reported event.Due to the damages found on the packaging, a possible cause for these conditions is due to improper handling during transit or storage.All ees product is 100% inspected prior to release.The information you provided is compiled monitored and reviewed on a routine basis for any associated trends.As part of ethicon endo surgery quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch tmmlbr, and no non-conformances were identified.
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