MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. ENSEAL 5MM ROUND TIP 35CM; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number	NSEAL535RH
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	01/01/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Batch #t94j2a.Investigation summary: the device was received with the top of the i-blade slightly lifted and cable cut off.The device was connected to the generator and it was recognized.Because the i-blade was damaged not all functional testing could be performed with the generator.Due to the device returned condition, we were unable to investigate further.The jaws were found attached to the instrument.In addition, no pieces were found missing under microscope inspection.The condition of the blade prevented the functionality of the jaw.The jaw was unable to cycle open and close.A probable cause of the damage to the i-blade could be not allowing thick and fibrous tissues to denature prior to i-blade advancement.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a colon resection, enseal was not sealing well and the jaws were not opening well.The case was completed with another enseal.There were no patient consequences.

• Brand Name: ENSEAL 5MM ROUND TIP 35CM
• Common Device Name: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.; 475 calle c; guaynabo 00969 ; * 00969
• MDR Report Key: 9908297
• Report Number: 3005075853-2020-01887
• Device Sequence Number: 14156670
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705036000044
• UDI-Public: 10705036000044
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• PMA/510(K) Number: K072177
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/11/2020

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 Expiration Date: 08/31/2021
• Device Model Number: NSEAL535RH
• Device Catalogue Number: NSEAL535RH
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/04/2020
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/09/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/31/2020
• Patient Sequence Number: 1