MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL HD LAPSCP,EP,5.5,30,300; LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY

Catalog Number	242633
Medical Device Problem Code	Display or Visual Feedback Problem (1184)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unspecified surgical procedure it was reported that there was fogginess inside the hd lapscp, ep,5.5,30,300 scope that could not be removed.It was reported that there was a several minutes delay until another scope was brought into the case.There were no adverse consequences to the patient reported.No additional information could be provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted in pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, mitek, 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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.H11 additional narrative: investigation summary: the product was not returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics; however a photo was provided for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned photo found no observations pertaining to the nature of the reported event or any other anomaly.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the hd lapscp, ep,5.5,30,300 would have not contributed to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, a potential cause cannot be established.Multiple factors are associated with this type of failure, and the complaint device needs to be physically received and evaluated in our service center to determine a potential cause of why the customer experienced the failure.It has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the reported complaint condition.As part of j&j medtech orthopaedics quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted in pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, mitek, 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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.H11 additional narrative: correction h4: the date of manufacture (dom) was documented as may 22, 2018 in the initial medwatch report.The dom has been corrected to april 11, 2018.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted in pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, mitek, 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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.H11 additional narrative: d9, h3, h6: the actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once reliability engineering evaluates the device, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted in pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, mitek, 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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.H11 additional narrative: investigation summary the complaint device was received at the service center and evaluated.During the service evaluation the following defects were identified: - other damages caused by customer - outer tube damaged, needle outer tube bent - outer tube damaged, distal tip distal tip damaged major scratches/nicks - outer tube body / light post sidearm damaged nicks/scratches - illumination distal tip fiber damaged - particulate, optics particulate under distal lens - optical system, optical components optical system loose prism loose - cosmetic issue scratches/dents deposits on external optical surfaces visual : deformed/bent, broken (2+ pieces) : chipped/shaved/delaminated, visual : scratched/nicked per service reports, this complaint was confirmed.The defective parts need to be replaced to resolve the issues.Based on the investigation findings, the potential root cause is traced to user error.It has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed and there is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the reported complaint condition.As part of j&j medtech orthopaedics quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history review a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device serial number, and no non-conformance was identified.

• Brand Name: HD LAPSCP,EP,5.5,30,300
• Common Device Name: LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL; chemin-blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL; chemin-blanc 38; le locle CH-24 00; SZ CH-2400
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 23302888
• Report Number: 1221934-2025-03918
• Device Sequence Number: 11977842
• Product Code: GCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705030194
• UDI-Public: (01)10886705030194
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: LA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K941541
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/14/2025

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 Number: 242633
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/06/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/15/2025; 10/23/2025; 11/05/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/15/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/16/2025; 11/05/2025; 11/05/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/11/2018
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown