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

Model Number	0279350201
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	11/15/2019
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 tip broke during the procedure.The piece was retrieved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Alleged failure: the head of the rf device detached into the shoulder joint during the case.The failure(s) identified in the investigation is consistent with the complaint record.The probable root cause/s could be excessive force used when inserting removing the probe, a probe inserted into an obstructed passageway or any forceful impact to the tip of the probe with rigid objects.The probe used as a tool for a mechanical displacement of tissue or bone, or to pry or scrub.The product was returned for investigation and the failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tip broke during the procedure.The piece was retrieved.

• Brand Name: RF 2 PROBES, LATERAL
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE; 5900 optical court; san jose CA 95138
• MDR Report Key: 9438570
• Report Number: 0002936485-2019-00537
• Device Sequence Number: 2923147
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07613327056914
• UDI-Public: 07613327056914
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GB
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/20/2020

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 Model Number: 0279350201
• Device Catalogue Number: 0279350201
• Device Lot Number: 19098AE2
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/03/2019
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/18/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/18/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/09/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/20/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1