MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC SEROSAFUSE IMPLANTABLE FASTENER KIT.SEROSAFUSE..; ENDOSCOPIC SUTURE/PLICATION SYSTEM, GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)

Catalog Number	R2275
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Fragmentation (1261); Material Separation (1562); Difficult to Open or Close (2921); Mechanical Jam (2983)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Laceration(s) of Esophagus (2398)
Date of Event	01/17/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
The account alleges that had a tif procedure following a hiatal hernia [hh] repair.Upon completion of the tif procedure, the physician attempted to remove the device from the patient.When he tried to pull the device out, the tissue mold wouldn't open properly, almost like it was stuck or jammed.He gently twisted the device and scope and anesthesia assisted with a jaw thrust and the device was eventually able to be removed.There were pieces of the tissue mold (the chassey) that came apart and had to be retrieved from the patient.There were minor mucosal tears, but the doctor wasn't concerned and said the patient was fine.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The suspect device will not be returning for engineering evaluation.The complaint could not be confirmed.The root cause could not be determined.The device history record was reviewed, and no exception documents were found.A search of the complaint database was performed and no similar complaints for this lot number were identified.

• Brand Name: SEROSAFUSE IMPLANTABLE FASTENER KIT.SEROSAFUSE..
• Common Device Name: ENDOSCOPIC SUTURE/PLICATION SYSTEM, GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)
• Manufacturer (Section D): MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC; 1600 merit parkway; south jordan UT 84095
• Manufacturer (Section G): MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC; 1600 merit parkway; south jordan UT 84095
• Manufacturer Contact: adrian cole ; 1600 merit parkway; south jordan, UT 84095 ; 8012531600
• MDR Report Key: 21379202
• Report Number: 1721504-2025-00016
• Device Sequence Number: 20901405
• Product Code: ODE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00810275014011
• UDI-Public: 810275014011
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K142113
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2025
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/12/2025

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 Expiration Date: 07/23/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: R2275
• Device Lot Number: 403964
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/17/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/13/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/19/2024
• 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: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown