MAUDE Adverse Event Report: APPLIED MEDICAL RESOURCES EB010, VOYANT 5MM FUSION 37CM, 6/BX; GEI

Model Number	EB010
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Jam (2983)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	11/16/2017
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation summary: the event unit was returned to applied medical for evaluation.Visual inspection confirmed the complainant's experience.Engineering observed that the trigger lock, a metal component located at the bottom of the trigger, was deformed.Based on the condition of the returned unit, it is likely that the reported event was caused by deformation of the trigger lock, which is used to engage and disengage the trigger from the handle.The probability and criticality of harm resulting from this failure have been evaluated and were found to be at an acceptable level.Applied medical continuously seeks to improve the form, function and ease of use of its products.As part of this process, applied medical has recently implemented component enhancements intended to further minimize the potential for this type of event to occur.This report reflects our combined initial and final report.
Event or Problem Description
Procedure performed: nephrectomy.When using the voyant device during a nephrectomy by laparoscopy, the device got blocked in the closed position, making its use impossible device decontaminated and sent to the pharmacy for expertise with the laboratory.Additional information received by email from the sales rep on 25 jan 2018: i didn't see the surgeon for the moment, but a nurse told me that the device was locked on tissue (after the fusion).Patient status: ni.

• Brand Name: EB010, VOYANT 5MM FUSION 37CM, 6/BX
• Common Device Name: GEI
• Manufacturer (Section D): APPLIED MEDICAL RESOURCES; 22872 avenida empresa; rancho santa margarita CA 92688
• MDR Report Key: 7246110
• Report Number: 2027111-2018-00065
• Device Sequence Number: 1028129
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00607915117856
• UDI-Public: (01)00607915117856(17)181114(30)01(10)1296604
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K141288
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/06/2018

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: 11/14/2018
• Device Model Number: EB010
• Device Catalogue Number: 101462801
• Device Lot Number: 1296604
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/26/2018
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/08/2018
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/06/2018
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1