MAUDE Adverse Event Report: APPLIED MEDICAL RESOURCES CW002, 5MMX42CM EPIX ES SMK EVAC ANG LHK; GEI

Model Number	CW002
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	12/05/2018
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
No product is being returned for evaluation but lot # is provided.A device history report is to be reviewed by engineering.A final report will be sent once the results have been analyzed.
Event or Problem Description
Procedure performed: tatme.Electrosurgical probe was used in tatme procedure in combination with gelpoint path and isb during a test case (soft launch) of the new products (gpp with isb and new epix probe) in [city] with [dr] and cd being present during the case.After having worked with the probe for a while, suddenly the surgeon noticed some insulation parts of the l-hook falling off.Probe was cleaned then and the remaining pieces of insulation material were fully removed by the scrub nurse the l-hook and suction function were both activated several times after the incident had happened.Patient status: no patient injury.Type of intervention: probe was cleaned then and the remaining pieces of insulation material were fully removed by the scrub nurse.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The event unit was not returned to applied medical for evaluation.As the event unit was not returned, testing was unable to be performed and the complainant¿s experience could not be replicated or confirmed.Based on the description of the event, the reported event was caused by a modification to the tip of the device.The probability and criticality of harm resulting from this failure mode 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 is currently researching possible product enhancements intended to further minimize the potential for this type of event to occur.Recall number: 2027111-12/06/18-001-r.
Event or Problem Description
Procedure performed: tatme.Electrosurgical probe was used in tatme procedure in combination with gelpoint path and isb during a test case (soft launch) of the new products (gpp with isb and new epix probe) in [city] with [dr] and cd being present during the case.After having worked with the probe for a while, suddenly the surgeon noticed some insulation parts of the l-hook falling off.Probe was cleaned then and the remaining pieces of insulation material were fully removed by the scrub nursethe l-hook and suction function were both activated several times after the incident had happened.Patient status: no patient injury.Type of intervention: probe was cleaned then and the remaining pieces of insulation material were fully removed by the scrub nurse.

• Brand Name: CW002, 5MMX42CM EPIX ES SMK EVAC ANG LHK
• Common Device Name: GEI
• Manufacturer (Section D): APPLIED MEDICAL RESOURCES; 22872 avenida empresa; rancho santa margarita CA 92688
• MDR Report Key: 8172082
• Report Number: 2027111-2018-00472
• Device Sequence Number: 1501774
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00607915136147
• UDI-Public: (01)00607915136147(17)210912(30)01(10)1336418
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K171684
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/14/2019

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: 09/12/2021
• Device Model Number: CW002
• Device Catalogue Number: 101470783
• Device Lot Number: 1336418
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/05/2018
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/05/2018
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/17/2018
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/14/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1