MAUDE Adverse Event Report: US SURGICAL PUERTO RICO SPACEMAKER PLUS; LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY

Model Number SMSBTOVL

Device Problems Inflation Problem (1310); Leak/Splash (1354); Human-Device Interface Problem (2949)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 11/18/2019

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: the obturator, trocar balloon, lock collar and valve seal appeared intact.The insufflation bulb was received.The inflation syringe was not received.The dissector balloon was received.A functional evaluation found that using a test syringe the trocar balloon was inflated; no leaks were detected.The dissector balloon was inflated, a leak was detected.All other components functioned properly.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 hole in the dissector balloon may occur when there is contact with a sharp surgical instrument during clinical application.The root cause of the observed damage was due to the product 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, during laparoscopic inguinal hernia, during dissection and inflation of the balloon, balloon can't be inflated for air started to leak out of the trocar where the scope goes into the trocar.Surgeon used a laparoscopic sponge to stop the air from leaking out near the scope.There was no patient injury.

• Brand Name: SPACEMAKER PLUS
• Type of Device: LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY
• 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: 9429630
• MDR Text Key: 169619541
• Report Number: 2647580-2019-05947
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521067820
• UDI-Public: 10884521067820
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K042412
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/06/2019

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/31/2020
• Device Model Number: SMSBTOVL
• Device Catalogue Number: SMSBTOVL
• Device Lot Number: P9A1599Y
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/20/2019
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/19/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/06/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/24/2019
• 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