MAUDE Adverse Event Report: US SURGICAL PUERTO RICO PROTACK; LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY

Model Number 174006

Device Problems Mechanical Jam (2983); Mechanics Altered (2984)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 05/30/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This event was originally reported on a quarterly summary report and is being resubmitted per fda request.User facility listed in (b)(4), (b)(6).A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

During a lap inguinal hernia repair, while tacking the mesh to muscle tissue, the surgeon was using the protack to tack the mesh by squeezing the trigger and firing tacks and it was working just fine.All of a sudden, the handle jammed and he was unable to fire any more tacks.None of the tacks were able to be fired normally from the device.No injury as a result of the event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation summary: post market vigilance (pmv) led an evaluation of the device.The event report alleges the product was used in a surgical procedure.The visual inspection of the returned product noted the unit had disrupted timing.The handle was unable to be actuated.The shaft was disassembled from the handle and the handle was able to cycle properly.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; therefore, a device history record will not be performed.Replication of the reported condition is caused by an instrument that has been exposed to excessive force while applying helixes to a surface.If a helix is fired over improper surfaces it can provoke the exertion of excessive force to the handle causing the unit to disrupt the timing and to a possible jam.No enhancements or improvements were generated for the reported condition.Based on the evidence available the reported condition was confirmed.Should new information become available, the file will be re-opened and the investigation summary will be amended as appropriate.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: PROTACK
• Type of Device: LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY
• Manufacturer (Section D): US SURGICAL PUERTO RICO; 201 sabanetas industrial park; ponce PR 00716 4401
• Manufacturer (Section G): US SURGICAL PUERTO RICO; 201 sabanetas industrial park; ponce PR 00716 4401
• Manufacturer Contact: sharon murphy ; 60 middletown avenue; north haven, CT 06473 ; 2034925267
• MDR Report Key: 6810812
• MDR Text Key: 83251607
• Report Number: 2647580-2017-06161
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GCJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SF
• PMA/PMN Number: K090470
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,user faci
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/25/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/22/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 174006
• Device Catalogue Number: 174006
• Device Lot Number: P6G0208PX
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/21/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/25/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 53 YR
• Patient Weight: 83