MAUDE Adverse Event Report: APPLIED MEDICAL RESOURCES GELPOINT® ADVANCED ACCESS PLATFORM; Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery

Model Number	CNGL2
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/20/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The event device is anticipated to return to applied medical for evaluation.A follow-up report will be provided upon completion of the investigation.
Event or Problem Description
Procedure performed: lar.Event description: during initial setup, as the surgical team attempted to insert the wound retractor component into the incision and engage the retraction mechanism, the retractor ring became completely detached from the protective sheath while attempting to dilate the wound.This resulted in a loss of retraction and inability to maintain a stable access platform.A second unit of the same product was opened and attempted under sterile conditions.Unfortunately, the same failure occurred again¿the ring separated from the sheath during wound retraction, rendering the device non-functional.There is no impact to patient.User replace with a new one to complete this surgery.There is no other instruments to effect this event.Additional information provided by "[distributor]" on 25jan2026: the sheath separated from the inner ring.Yes, the inner ring was properly unrolled.The customer reported that approximately 3-5 minutes after placement, an air leak was audible, and upon inspection, it was found that the ring had separated from the sheath.No other instruments were used to place the alexis.Intervention: user replace with a new one to complete this surgery.Patient status: there is no impact to patient.

• Brand Name: GELPOINT® ADVANCED ACCESS PLATFORM
• Common Device Name: Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery
• Manufacturer (Section D): APPLIED MEDICAL RESOURCES; 22872 avenida empresa; rancho santa margarita CA 92688
• Manufacturer Contact: ashleigh mendez ; 22872 avenida empresa; rancho santa margarita, CA 92688 ; +1(949)713-5359
• MDR Report Key: 24271187
• Report Number: 2027111-2026-00345
• Device Sequence Number: 18806200
• Product Code: GCJ
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: TW
• PMA/510(K) Number: K090275
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/18/2026

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 Model Number: CNGL2
• Device Catalogue Number: 101473941
• Device Lot Number: 1563242
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/18/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/23/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/05/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/18/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/06/2025
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown