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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CONSOLIDATED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY ANCHOR TISSUE RETRIEVAL SYSTEM; LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY

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CONSOLIDATED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY ANCHOR TISSUE RETRIEVAL SYSTEM; LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY Back to Search Results
Catalog Number TRS100SB2
Medical Device Problem Code Material Perforation (2205)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 12/16/2024
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported device has been returned to conmed; however, the complaint investigation has not been completed.A supplemental and final report will be filed following the completion of the complaint investigation.We will continue to monitor per regulatory requirements to help ensure patient safety.
 
Event or Problem Description
The distributor reported on behalf of their customer that the device, trs100sb2, anchor tissue retrieval system, was being used during a lap chole procedure on (b)(6) 2024 when it was reported, ¿the metal portion of the anchor bag was unable to close as the metal portion was protruding out of the anchor bag.Hence, had to use another bag.¿.Further assessment information found that the device malfunction was discovered prior to use of the device on the patient.There was no report of injury, medical intervention, or hospitalization for the patient.This report is being raised due to the reported malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.
 
Event or Problem Description
The distributor reported on behalf of their customer that the device, trs100sb2, anchor tissue retrieval system, was being used during a lap chole procedure on 16dec24 when it was reported, ¿the metal portion of the anchor bag was unable to close as the metal portion was protruding out of the anchor bag.Hence, had to use another bag.¿.Further assessment information found that the device malfunction was discovered prior to use of the device on the patient.There was no report of injury, medical intervention, or hospitalization for the patient.This report is being raised due to the reported malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Examination of returned used device trs100sb2 found that the metal ring was poking through the top of the bag.The root cause cannot be determined, however, based upon evaluation, photos and the ifu, the likely cause of this event was excessive force that pulled the bag off of the handle arms of the device.The manufacturing documents from the device history record have been reviewed with special attention to the manufacturing and inspection of the product.The product released for distribution was found to have met all specifications prior to shipment.This is the only complaint for this lot number and failure mode within the past two years.(b)(4).Per the instructions for use, the user is advised only physicians trained in the techniques of laparoscopic or minimally invasive surgery and the use of retrieval bags to remove tissue should use the product.Care should be taken when using sharp and electro-surgical devices.Note the size of the trocar cannula when removing a specimen through the trocar cannula and seal system.If required, enlarge the port site to aid removal of the anchor¿ tissue retrieval system¿ by conmed.We will continue to monitor per regulatory requirements to help ensure patient safety.
 
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Brand Name
ANCHOR TISSUE RETRIEVAL SYSTEM
Common Device Name
LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY
Manufacturer (Section D)
CONSOLIDATED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY
ave. alejandro dumas 11321
complejo industrial chihuahua
chihuahua 31136
MX  31136
Manufacturer (Section G)
CONSOLIDATED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY
ave. alejandro dumas 11321
complejo industrial chihuahua
chihuahua 31136
MX   31136
Manufacturer Contact
john berga
11311 concept blvd
largo, FL 33773
7273995358
MDR Report Key21091492
Report Number3007305485-2025-00001
Device Sequence Number12925943
Product Code GCJ
UDI-Device Identifier20653405986109
UDI-Public(01)20653405986109(17)270911(10)202409114
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountrySN
PMA/510(K) Number
K172940
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Distributor
Initial Reporter Occupation Non-Healthcare Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 02/04/2025
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 NumberTRS100SB2
Device Lot Number202409114
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer12/26/2024
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 12/15/2024
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer01/24/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date01/07/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date02/04/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured09/11/2024
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
Patient EthnicityNon Hispanic
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