MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CONMED CORPORATION TRUE HD 3MOS CAMERA HEAD; LAPAROSCOPIC CAMERA

Catalog Number IM8120

Device Problems Display or Visual Feedback Problem (1184); Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)

Patient Problems Perforation of Vessels (2135); Patient Problem/Medical Problem (2688)

Event Date 09/03/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

An evaluation of the returned device found that the body is damaged (cracked at head back, failed leak test and hipot, the grabber is cracked at insert, the focus ring is discolored also failed high frequency test.The service history was reviewed and no relationship to this complaint was found.The manufacturing documents from the device history record have been reviewed with special attention to the manufacturing and inspection of the product.The product released for distribution were found to have met all specifications prior to shipment.A two-year review of complaint history revealed there has been 1 complaint regarding 1 device for this device family and failure mode.During the same time frame 2,341 devices have been manufactured and shipped worldwide.Should all the complaint devices have been found confirmed, the rate of failure would be.0004 per the instructions for use, the user is advised the following; if the video image is not present or is interrupted, ensure proper connection of camera head cable to the camera controller.If the problem persists do not proceed, return the product for service/repair.A determination for further investigation has been initiated.This issue will continue to be monitored through the complaint system to assure patient safety.

Event Description

The conmed representative reported on behalf of the facility that the im8120, true hd camera head, during a gallbladder procedure on (b)(6) 2019 went dark due to interference with the valley lab and covidien units.The loss of vision caused the patients' blood vessel to be cut.The patient was taken post procedure to the emergency room.There is no further information on the patient status.This report is being raised due to patient injury.

• Brand Name: TRUE HD 3MOS CAMERA HEAD
• Type of Device: LAPAROSCOPIC CAMERA
• Manufacturer (Section D): CONMED CORPORATION; 11311 concept boulevard; largo FL 33773
• Manufacturer (Section G): CONMED CORPORATION; 11311 concept boulevard; largo FL 33773
• Manufacturer Contact: melanie lannon ; 11311 concept boulevard; largo, FL 33773 ; 7273995209
• MDR Report Key: 9140810
• MDR Text Key: 165551460
• Report Number: 1017294-2019-00120
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10845854080610
• UDI-Public: (01)10845854080610(11)160105(30)1
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K063457
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/01/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: IM8120
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/10/2019
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/04/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/01/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/11/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other