MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE SLINGSHOT 70 DEG UP; PASSER

Catalog Number	CAT02590
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Fragmentation (1261)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	03/18/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the slingshot bottom jaw broke while passing suture through capsule.The broken piece was left inside the patients capsule.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.The device manufacturer date is not known at this time.However, should it become available it will be provided in future reports.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This complaint investigation was closed based on the device not received, therefore the reported failure mode was not confirmed.In the event that the device is received, the complaint will be reopened and the investigation will be updated with new results.Alleged failure: device breaking probable root cause: application - user technique related factors - difficult anatomy, extremely tough soft tissue the reported failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the slingshot bottom jaw broke while passing suture through capsule.The broken piece was left inside the patients capsule.

• Brand Name: SLINGSHOT 70 DEG UP
• Common Device Name: PASSER
• 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: eric san miguel ; 5900 optical court; san jose, CA 95138 ; 4087542000
• MDR Report Key: 21842647
• Report Number: 0002936485-2025-00339
• Device Sequence Number: 12725661
• Product Code: HWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613252656616
• UDI-Public: 07613252656616
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: VA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/18/2025

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: CAT02590
• Device Lot Number: 011491
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/18/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/20/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/15/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/18/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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 Age: 19 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 77 KG