MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE RF 2 PROBES, 50-S; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	0279351250
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	07/12/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the probe was overheating and produced smoke.A replacement was available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This complaint investigation was closed based on the device not received, therefore the reported failure mode was not confirmed.In the event that the device is received, the complaint will be reopened and the investigation will be updated with new results.Alleged failure: heated up and smoked.Probable root cause: heat can result from insufficient suction which can result from: inadequate hospital suction, leak, bad connection to hospital suction line, clogging caused by suction path blockage, lower electrode mass due to variation in electrode thickness or opening cut.Use error: the reported failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the probe was overheating and produced smoke.A replacement was available.

• Brand Name: RF 2 PROBES, 50-S
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• MDR Report Key: 8862133
• Report Number: 0002936485-2019-00332
• Device Sequence Number: 335147
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327056983
• UDI-Public: 07613327056983
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K071859
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: health professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/23/2019

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 Catalogue Number: 0279351250
• Device Lot Number: 18267AE2
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/12/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/12/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/05/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/23/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1