| Catalog Number |
MCS20 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Failure to Form Staple (2579); Mechanics Altered (2984)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/01/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during an unk procedure, there were issues with the small clip applier mcs20 scissoring while attempting to place clips.They mentioned that one of the attempts resulted in the device cutting the small vessel.Placement of additional clip required.No surgical delay was reported.No patient consequences were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4) date sent: 5/15/2026 b3: exact event date unk, entered 1/1/2026 as only the year was provided.D4: batch # unk 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.Attempts are being made to obtain the following information.To date no response has been provided.If further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.Could you please clarify if there were any patient consequences? could you please clarify if there were any change in the post-operative care of the patient as a result of the event? 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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Date sent: 6/4/2026.Additional information was requested and the following was obtained: there were no patient consequences reported.No change to post op treatment either.
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