MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. ENSEAL G2 CURVED JAW 25CM; ELECTROSURGICAL CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	NSLG2C25
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Integrity Problem (2978)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/16/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unknown procedure the little metallic piece at the device's tip used to hold the blade broke.Use of another device to complete the procedure.No patient consequence.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 6/26/2024.D4 batch #: a9dz5g.Investigation summary: the product was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the device was received with the top of the i-blade lower tip broken off and it was returned.No damage to the jaw was noted.The device was connected to the generator and it was recognized.Because the i blade was damaged not all functional testing could be performed with the generator.The condition of the blade prevented the functionality of the jaw.The jaw was unable to cycle open and close.A probable cause of the damage to the i blade could be not allowing thick and fibrous tissues to denature prior to i-blade advancement.As described in the ifu: do not use excessive force on the closing handle to close the jaws; grasp only as much tissue as will fit between the jaws where the current will pass.Greater amounts of tissue require more closing handle force.Excessive force could damage the device.Please reference the instruction for use for more information: as part of the quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot/batch a9dz5g, and no non-conformances were identified.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 7/22/2024.Corrected data: d4 udi #.

• Brand Name: ENSEAL G2 CURVED JAW 25CM
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 19621009
• Report Number: 3005075853-2024-04760
• Device Sequence Number: 8084695
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036014133
• UDI-Public: (01)10705036014133(11)230920(17)280831(10)A9DZ5G(21)23262-0036
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K112033
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• 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?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: NSLG2C25
• Device Lot Number: A9DZ5G
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/31/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/16/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/02/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/26/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/20/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: GENERATOR.
• Patient Sex: Unknown