MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. ENDOPATH*PROBE PLUS II SHAFT; LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL AND PLASTIC SURGERY

Catalog Number	EPS03
Medical Device Problem Codes	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/11/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 9/30/2024; d4 batch #: unknown.D4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.D4: udi: the expiration date is currently not available.Therefore, the full udi is currently not available.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 lot/batch was not provided; therefore, the manufacturing records evaluation could not be performed.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during a total laparoscopic hysterectomy: tlh, the electrode could not be pull in and out smoothly.So, when checked the tip, it was confirmed the breakage.It was suspected that probably because the tip was put in and out even it was still heat.No pieces were left inside the patient.Another device was used to complete the case.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No further information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 10/14/2024.D4 batch #: a9eh0f.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 electrode tip bent and the shaft sheath damaged at the instrument tip.No electrode tip detached was observed.A bent electrode could have caused this damage to the sheath.Caution should be taken not to retract the electrode into the sheath when it is bent.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.As part of the quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.No conclusion could be reached as to what could have caused the electrode tip damage, the instructions for use contain the following caution: do not attempt to bend, sharpen, or otherwise alter the shape of the electrode tip.Doing so may cause electrode tip failure and user or patient injury.Please reference the instruction for use for more information.

• Common Device Name: LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL AND PLASTIC SURGERY
• 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: 20336945
• Report Number: 3005075853-2024-07373
• Device Sequence Number: 9728035
• Product Code: GCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036012474
• UDI-Public: (01)10705036012474(17)281130(10)A9EH0F
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K912492
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/30/2024

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: EPS03
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/11/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/03/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/30/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/14/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/08/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: GENERATOR
• Patient Sex: Unknown