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It was reported that a patient underwent an unknown procedure on an unknown date and suture was used.During surgery, the clip could be loaded into an applier properly three packs in a row, but the clip was not fed into the jaws properly.Same device was used to complete the case.No adverse patient consequences were reported.Additional information was requested.
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Product complaint # (b)(4).D4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.Additional information was requested, and the following was obtained:
did the reported issue contribute to any patient adverse consequences? no.Please provide the applier product code and lot number? ka200.Please confirm if there is an issue with the applier? no.Was the applier checked for damaged (jaws straight and aligned)? no.The following information was requested, but unavailable:
could you please provide the lot number? unk.Package lot number of the clips? unk.Please explain how the clips were loading into the applier? unk.Please confirm if the jaws of the applier are at 90 degree to the surface of the clip cartridge when loading? unk.This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803, part 4 subpart b.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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