MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CONMED AIRSEAL; INSUFFLATOR, LAPAROSCOPIC

Catalog Number	AS-IFS1
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Air Embolism (1697)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
The sales representative reported on behalf of the customer that the as-ifs1 airseal ifs, 120v device was being used on an unknown date during a sleeve and / or bypass with hiatal hernia repairs procedure when it was reported ¿dr.At (b)(6) hospital recently had 3 surgeries with airseal, using an 8mm port on bariatric patients who were undergoing a combination of a sleeve and / or bypass with hiatal hernia repairs.Her patients experienced varying levels of subcutaneous emphysema, with one patient having such bad emphysema in their face that they were unrecognizable for days.¿.Further assessment questioning found that these were high bmi patients and the port was resting against patient anatomy.There was no indication of the device malfunctioning during this event.The patient¿s current condition was reported as ¿recovered¿.There was no report of medical intervention, or extended hospitalization for the patient or user.This report is being raised on the reported injury due to the patient obtaining subcutaneous emphysema.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
G3 initial awareness date was 26may2026.The device is not expected to be returned for evaluation and review.However, the complaint investigation is not complete at this time.A supplemental and final report will be filed following the completion of the complaint investigation.We will continue to monitor per regulatory requirements to help ensure patient safety.

• Brand Name: AIRSEAL
• Common Device Name: INSUFFLATOR, LAPAROSCOPIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): CONMED; 525 french rd; utica NY 13502
• Manufacturer (Section G): W.O.M. WORLD OF MEDICINE GMBH; salzufer 8, 4th floor; berlin 10587 ; GM 10587
• Manufacturer Contact: samantha dewberry ; 525 french road; utica, NY 13502 ; 3152230184
• MDR Report Key: 25476692
• Report Number: 1320894-2026-00151
• Device Sequence Number: 9165203
• Product Code: HIF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10851885004587
• UDI-Public: (01)10851885004587(11)230823
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K190303
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/08/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: AS-IFS1
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/24/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/11/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/08/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/23/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown