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

Model Number 174006

Device Problem Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 12/16/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

According to the reporter, during laparoscopic hernia, surgeon tried to stabilize the mesh but the tacker didn't work.No tacks were able to be fired normally from the device.Due to the problem, it damaged the mesh.Surgeon used another mesh and tacker device to resolve the issue to complete the case.No patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation summary: post market vigilance (pmv) led an evaluation of one device.A visual inspection noted that the timing was disrupted and a tack was protruding from the tip of the device.A functional evaluation found that the trigger was actuated and the remaining twenty-four tacks deployed but did not seat properly due to the disrupted timing.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 is caused by an instrument that has been exposed to excessive force while applying helixes to a surface.If a helix is fired over improper surfaces it can provoke the exertion of excessive force to the handle causing the unit to disrupt the timing and to a possible jam.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.

• Brand Name: PROTACK
• 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: 9530542
• MDR Text Key: 173040727
• Report Number: 2647580-2019-06376
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GCJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521070400
• UDI-Public: 10884521070400
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: TU
• PMA/PMN Number: K090470
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 02/19/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/30/2019
• 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: 174006
• Device Catalogue Number: 174006
• Device Lot Number: P8K1668PY
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/26/2019
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/05/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/25/2018
• 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