FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

FAST-FIX AB CURVED NEEDLE DELIVERY SYS.

MDR report key: 1014076 · Received March 14, 2008

Report

Report Number
1219602-2008-00061
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
March 14, 2008
Date of Event
January 8, 2008
Report Date
January 8, 2008
Manufacturer
SMITH & NEPHEW INC., ENDOSCOPY DIV.
Product Code
GAS
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THIS INCIDENT WAS INITIALLY ASSESSED AS NOT REPORTABLE ON 2/4/2008; HOWEVER, ADDITIONAL INFO BECAME AVAILABLE TO S&N ON APPROX TWO WEEKS LATER, INDICATING THAT THE DEVICE REMAINS IN THE PT.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IN 2008, SALES REP CONFIRMED THAT THE SURGEON WAS ABLE TO SECURE THE T'S WITH TWO OF THESE DEVICES. IT WAS NECESSARY TO CUT THE SUTURES AWAY AND LEAVE THE T'S IN THE PT ON ONE DEVICE. AN ADDITIONAL DEVICE WAS OPENED AS A RESULT. THERE WERE NO PT INJURY OR COMPLICATIONS NOTED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 FAST-FIX AB CURVED NEEDLE DELIVERY SYS. FAST-FIX AB GAS SMITH & NEPHEW INC., ENDOSCOPY DIV. 7209399 50234782

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1