MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DAVIS & GECK CARIBE LTD SURGIDAC; ENDOSCOPIC TISSUE APPROXIMATION DEVICE

Model Number	173026
Medical Device Problem Codes	Detachment Of Device Component (1104); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	07/17/2017
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
According to the reporter: occurred during a laparoscopic hiatal hernia procedure.The suturing device was being used for closing the hernia defect.While synching down on the suture to tie the knot, the suture broke from the needle.The suture fell into the cavity of the patient but was retrieved with a laparoscopic grasper.In order to resolve the issue and complete the case, a new reload was opened and used.There was no patient harm.The patient outcome is alive, no injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Evaluation summary: post market vigilance (pmv) led an evaluation of one device.The visual inspection of the sample noted zero sutures and one needle.From the opened sample, the needle was received without suture and appeared to have disengaged from the suture under tension.It was observed, under magnification, normal needle crimp and swage marks were observed.Records from each manufacturing lot are thoroughly reviewed to ensure that products are released meeting all quality release specifications at the time of manufacture.Analysis concluded there were no assembly component related failures.Should new information become available, the file will be re-opened and the investigation summary amended as appropriate.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: SURGIDAC
• Common Device Name: ENDOSCOPIC TISSUE APPROXIMATION DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): DAVIS & GECK CARIBE LTD; zona franca de san isidro; santo domingo 0101 ; DO 0101
• MDR Report Key: 6791433
• Report Number: 9612501-2017-05952
• Device Sequence Number: 16403656
• Product Code: KOG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20884521129464
• UDI-Public: 20884521129464
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K934738
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: health professional,user faci
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/06/2017

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 Expiration Date: 02/28/2022
• Device Model Number: 173026
• Device Catalogue Number: 173026
• Device Lot Number: J7B1338X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/01/2017
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/17/2017
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/17/2017
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/14/2017
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/06/2017
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1