MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD. SONICBEAT 5 MM, 35 CM, FRONT-ACTUATED GRIP; INSTRUMENT

Model Number	SB-0535FC
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/20/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was observed during the device inspection, the ultrasonic surgical instrument exhibited tissue pad partial separation.There were no reports of patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device evaluation is ongoing.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer's final investigation.A review of the device history record found no deviations that could have caused or contributed to the reported issue.The device was returned to olympus for inspection, and the reportable malfunction was confirmed.Based on the results of the investigation, and although we could not specify the root cause of the suggested event, it is likely the defect may be due to an error caused by excessive loading of the probe when the ultrasound was output, which subsequently prevented the output.The following are possible causes of overloading the probe: pressing it against a hard object, grasping thick tissue, and twisting while grasping tissue.The event can be detected/prevented by following the instructions for use which state: do not activate output while the grasping section is closed without contacting tissue or vessel or ensuring that tissue is transected.Otherwise, a local increase of the temperature due to a friction between the probe tip and the grasping section may result in various forms of damage in the probe tip and/or the tissue pad, such as premature wear, breakage, deformation, and/or falling off inside the body cavity and/or partial separating.When cutting or vessel sealing is performed, apply light tension on the tissue so that users can confirm that they are transected.Also, stop activation immediately after tissue is transected.Otherwise, the grasping section, the tissue pad, or the probe tip may break and fall, and partial separating of the tissue pad may occur due to a local increase of temperature caused by the friction between tissue pad and the probe tip during activation.Olympus will continue to monitor field performance for this device.

• Brand Name: SONICBEAT 5 MM, 35 CM, FRONT-ACTUATED GRIP
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori 036-0 357; JA 036-0357
• Manufacturer (Section G): AOMORI OLYMPUS CO., LTD.; 2-248-1 okkonoki; kuroishi-shi, aomori
• Manufacturer Contact: todd brill ; 800 west park drive; westborough, MA 01581 ; 5082077661
• MDR Report Key: 20556259
• Report Number: 9614641-2024-02046
• Device Sequence Number: 3114471
• Product Code: LFL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04953170370540
• UDI-Public: 04953170370540
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K211838
• 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: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/27/2024

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: Other
• Device Model Number: SB-0535FC
• Device Lot Number: 2YK
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/24/2024
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/28/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/26/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/29/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/27/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/24/2022
• 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): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown