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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. HARMONIC SCALPEL HAND PIECE; INSTRUMENT, ULTRASONIC SURGICAL

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ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. HARMONIC SCALPEL HAND PIECE; INSTRUMENT, ULTRASONIC SURGICAL Back to Search Results
Catalog Number HP054
Medical Device Problem Code Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 05/22/2025
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that, during the laparoscopic procedure, the root of the handpiece was peeled off, and the internal part was visible.The handpiece could be used.No pieces were fell into the patient.Another device was used to complete the case.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No further information is available.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 6/10/2025 d4 batch #: unknown d4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.D4: udi: the expiration date is currently not available.Therefore, the full udi is currently not available.An analysis of the product could not be performed since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.An evaluation of the manufacturing record could not be performed as the required product identification number was not provided to complete the evaluation.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by ethicon, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, ethicon, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Date sent: 7/15/2025.This is an analysis of an image submitted for evaluation.The image provided by the customer shows a harhpgr instead of an hp054 with the cable insulation damage at the end cap area.Possible causes that may have contributed to the cable damage include the cable being ran over, or getting tangled by the cart wheels.Based on the photo, the reported event was confirmed.As part of the quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.An evaluation of the manufacturing record could not be performed as the required product identification number was not provided to complete the evaluation.
 
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Brand Name
HARMONIC SCALPEL HAND PIECE
Common Device Name
INSTRUMENT, ULTRASONIC SURGICAL
Manufacturer (Section D)
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.
475 calle c
guaynabo 00969
Manufacturer (Section G)
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.
475 calle c
guaynabo 00969
Manufacturer Contact
orla o'mahony
475 calle c
guaynabo 
3035526892
MDR Report Key22176272
Report Number3005075853-2025-04360
Device Sequence Number7818650
Product Code LFL
UDI-Device Identifier20705036002144
UDI-Public20705036002144
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryJA
PMA/510(K) Number
K002906
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/10/2025
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 NumberHP054
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Follow-Up
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 05/23/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/30/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/10/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date07/15/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Reuse
Patient Sequence Number1
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
GENERATOR
Patient SexUnknown
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