MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS LAKELAND; SCALPEL, ULTRASONIC, REPROCESSED

Model Number HAR36

Device Problem Detachment Of Device Component (1104)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 03/06/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned to stryker sustainability solutions for evaluation.The facility stated the device was discarded.As the device was not returned for evaluation, inspection was unable to be performed.A review of the dhr could not be performed as the lot number nor serial number were reported.Therefore, the device history record (dhr) was unable to be verified.The reported event could be attributed to: damage or separation to the white teflon pad or black pad replacement component(s) too much force or torque applied to instrument, or grasping/pulling applying pressure between instrument blade and tissue pad without having tissue between them incidental and prolonged activation against solid surfaces, such as bone, metal or plastic the instructions for use (ifu) state: care should be taken not to apply pressure between the instrument blade and tissue pad without having tissue between them.Clamping the tissue pad against the active blade without tissue on the full length of the blade will result in higher blade, clamp arm and distal shaft temperatures and can result in possible damage to the instrument.If this occurs, there may be an instrument failure, and the generator touchscreen displays a troubleshooting message.For optimal performance and to avoid tissue sticking, clean the instrument blade, clamp arm, and distal end of the shaft throughout the procedure by activating the instrument tip in saline.Note: do not touch the instrument to metal while activated.Note: do not clean the blade tip with abrasives.It can be wiped with a moist gauze sponge to remove tissue, if necessary.If tissue is still visible in the clamp arm, use hemostats to remove residue, taking care not to actuate the hand piece.If desired, the instrument may be unplugged.The reported event will continue to be monitored through post-market surveillance.Should the device become available for return, the investigation will be reopened.

Event Description

It was reported the teflon pad fell off the harmonic scalpel (har36) into the patient and was retrieved by the doctor.The doctor noticed it fall off on screen.A larger incision was not made to retrieve the piece.There was no patient injury or medical intervention and extended procedure time reported was minimal at 2 minutes.These are commonly used devices that are readily available.The device was replaced and the case was completed successfully.

• Brand Name: NA
• Type of Device: SCALPEL, ULTRASONIC, REPROCESSED
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS LAKELAND; 5307 great oak drive; lakeland FL 33815
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS LAKELAND; 5307 great oak drive; lakeland FL 33815
• Manufacturer Contact: marissa richmond ; 1810 w. drake drive; tempe, AZ 85283 ; 8888883433
• MDR Report Key: 7465791
• MDR Text Key: 107225331
• Report Number: 0001056128-2018-00022
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NLQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00885825017347
• UDI-Public: (01)00885825017347
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K133672
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/26/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/26/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: HAR36
• Device Catalogue Number: HAR36RR
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/04/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1