MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. ENSEAL G2 ART STRA SEALER 35CM; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	NSLG2S35A
Medical Device Problem Codes	Failure to Read Input Signal (1581); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/23/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 8/23/2024.D4 batch #: a9dc8g.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 returned with the upper jaw detached and not returned and the cable cut off.In addition, the top of the i-blade was fractured and lifted.The device was connected to the generator and it was recognized.Because the jaw was detached not all functional testing could be performed with the generator.Due to the condition of the device returned we were unable to investigate further the alert screen reported.A probable cause of the damage to the jaw 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 batch a9dc8g, and no non-conformances were identified.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformance were identified.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a hemicolectomy the tip is weak and the generator throws an error when the energy is checked.It is noted that the tip is fractured.Another type of energy is requested and the case is terminated, if there is no risk to the patient.There were no patient consequences.

• Brand Name: ENSEAL G2 ART STRA SEALER 35CM
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; * 00969
• Manufacturer (Section G): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; * 00969
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 475 calle c; guaynabo ; * ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 20049694
• Report Number: 3005075853-2024-06249
• Device Sequence Number: 7955752
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036014515
• UDI-Public: (01)10705036014515(17)280531(10)A9DN79
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• PMA/510(K) Number: K122797
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/23/2024

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: NSLG2S35A
• Device Lot Number: A9DN79
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/07/2024
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/07/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/29/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: GENERATOR.
• Patient Sex: Unknown