MAUDE Adverse Event Report: US SURGICAL PUERTO RICO ENDO GRASP; MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, PNEUMATIC POWERED

Model Number 174233

Device Problem Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 03/26/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation summary: post market vigilance (pmv) led an evaluation of one device.The visual inspection of the returned product noted that the plastic cable sheath had shearing damage and was bent.A functional evaluation found that jaw rotation worked without difficulty.Release lever and jaw toggle functioned properly.Ratchet button functioned properly.Jaw articulated, opened and closed without difficulty.Records from each manufacturing lot are thoroughly reviewed to ensure that products are released meeting all quality release specifications at the time of manufacture.Replication of the reported condition may occur where an excessive force or leverage is applied to the device while retracting the clevis assembly and the clevis boot is subsequently damaged.This subsequent damage may result in improper retraction and deployment of the jaws during articulation and may cause shearing of the plastic cable sheath.The root cause of the observed damage was found to be due to the device not being used as intended which caused or contributed to the reported condition.No further actions have been deemed necessary at this time.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

According to the reporter, prior to use on a laparoscopic procedure, when the surgeon was checking extension, rotation and articulation of the device before patient entering the operating room, when it was extended it appeared to shear opaque plastic on the shaft of the instrument.The new instrument was used to complete the case.There was no patient involvement.

• Brand Name: ENDO GRASP
• Type of Device: MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, PNEUMATIC POWERED
• 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: lisa hernandez ; 60 middletown ave.; north haven, CT 06473 ; 2034925563
• MDR Report Key: 8814468
• MDR Text Key: 151841631
• Report Number: 2647580-2019-03795
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GET
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20884523000815
• UDI-Public: 20884523000815
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: K914753
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/22/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/22/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/30/2023
• Device Model Number: 174233
• Device Catalogue Number: 174233
• Device Lot Number: P8J1400X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/09/2019
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/19/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/18/2018
• 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