MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE RF 2 PROBES AARDVARK; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	0279251101
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	11/06/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the surgical procedure when the item was in use, the white sheath at the end cracked.When the equipment was withdrawn from the wrist joint, it was noted that the tip (plastic collar) was missing.The surgeon went back into the joint to see if he could find the tip of the probe.The surgery was completed, however the tip was not found.The surgeon is not sure if it was stuck behind any tissue or got sucked out with the fluid.This may require medical intervention at a later date.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Alleged failure: the white sheath at the end cracked.The failure(s) identified in the investigation is consistent with the complaint record.The probable root cause/s could be unintended use such as; excessive force applied by the user.The unit could have been scrapped with another hard object or device during surgery, or when inserting or removing the probe into an obstructed passageway.The product was returned for investigation and the failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the surgical procedure when the item was in use, the white sheath at the end cracked.When the equipment was withdrawn from the wrist joint, it was noted that the tip (plastic collar) was missing.The surgeon went back into the joint to see if he could find the tip of the probe.The surgery was completed; however, the tip was not found.The surgeon is not sure if it was stuck behind any tissue or got sucked out with the fluid.This may require medical intervention at a later date.

• Brand Name: RF 2 PROBES AARDVARK
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• Manufacturer Contact: lucas wolski ; 5900 optical court; san jose, CA 95138 ; 4087542000
• MDR Report Key: 20871916
• Report Number: 0002936485-2024-00931
• Device Sequence Number: 8831855
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327056884
• UDI-Public: 07613327056884
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K160050
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/18/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 0279251101
• Device Lot Number: 24080AE2
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/05/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/13/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/13/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/06/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/18/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/20/2024
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown