MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE PKG. MONOPOLAR ELECTROSURGICAL PROBE, SPATULA TIP, 33CM; LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY

Catalog Number 0250040111

Device Problem Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

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

Event Date 11/03/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device manufacture date is not known at this time.However, should it become available it will be provided in future reports.Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the insulation had been compromised.

Manufacturer Narrative

Alleged failure: they are not passing the electrical safety check after 1-2 reprocessing cycles.The failure identified in the investigation is consistent with the complaint record.The probable root causes could be user misuse, excessive force, normal wear, or improper sterilization methods.The product was returned for investigation and the failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.Manufacture date is not known.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the insulation had been compromised.

• Brand Name: PKG. MONOPOLAR ELECTROSURGICAL PROBE, SPATULA TIP, 33CM
• Type of Device: LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• Manufacturer Contact: roomi banerjee dua ; 5900 optical court; san jose, CA 95138 ; 4087542000
• MDR Report Key: 7073561
• MDR Text Key: 93615215
• Report Number: 0002936485-2017-01165
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GCJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K934094
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/23/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/30/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: 0250040111
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/16/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/03/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1