MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CONMED ANCHOR TISSUE RETRIEVAL SYSTEM; LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY

Catalog Number	TRS100SB2
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/26/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device will not be returned, and no photographic evidence was provided.Therefore, a device malfunction cannot be verified.The manufacturing documents from the device history record have been reviewed with special attention to the manufacturing and inspection of the product.The product released for distribution was found to have met all specifications prior to shipment.A two-year lot history review shows a total of 2 devices for this lot number and failure mode.A two-year review of complaint history revealed there has been a total of (b)(4) reports, regarding (b)(4) devices, for this device family and failure mode.During this same time frame (b)(4) devices have been manufactured and shipped worldwide.Should all the complaint devices have been found confirmed for this reported failure, the rate of failure would be (b)(4).Per the instructions for use, the user is advised only physicians trained in the techniques of laparoscopic or minimally invasive surgery and the use of retrieval bags to remove tissue should use the product.Care should be taken when using sharp and electro-surgical devices.Note the size of the trocar cannula when removing a specimen through the trocar cannula and seal system.If required, enlarge the port site to aid removal of the anchor¿ tissue retrieval system¿ by conmed.We will continue to monitor per regulatory requirements to help ensure patient safety.
Event or Problem Description
A distributor reported on behalf of a customer that the trs100sb2, anchor tissue retrieval system device was used in a lap chole procedure on (b)(6) 2026, and ¿during the retrieval of gall bladder from the patient, the bottom side of the bag broke.Gall bladder slipped out from the bag.¿.Further assessment found the bag was "torn apart at the bottom" but did not fragment.The gallbladder fell into the patient and was retrieved with a grasper, and the wound was not contaminated.The surgery was completed as normal, with a delay of 10 minutes, and without the use of an alternate device.There was no report of injury, medical/surgical intervention, or extended hospitalization for the patient.This report is being raised on the basis of malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.

• Brand Name: ANCHOR TISSUE RETRIEVAL SYSTEM
• Common Device Name: LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY
• Manufacturer (Section D): CONMED; 525 french rd; utica NY 13502
• Manufacturer (Section G): CONSOLIDATED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY; ave. alejandro dumas 11321; complejo industrial chihuahua; chihuahua 31136 ; MX 31136
• Manufacturer Contact: beth madeline ; 11311 concept blvd; largo, FL 33773 ; 7274708358
• MDR Report Key: 24662297
• Report Number: 3007305485-2026-00044
• Device Sequence Number: 9198311
• Product Code: GCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20653405986109
• UDI-Public: (01)20653405986109(17)280910(10)202509114
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K172940
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 03/23/2026

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 Catalogue Number: TRS100SB2
• Device Lot Number: 202509114
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/03/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/23/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/11/2025
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic