FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

LIGASURE ATLAS HANDSWITCHING 37CM

MDR report key: 1034053 · Received April 24, 2008

Report

Report Number
1717344-2008-00161
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
April 24, 2008
Date of Event
February 5, 2008
Report Date
March 28, 2008
Manufacturer
COVIDIEN LP (US SURGICAL)
Product Code
GEI
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
NT
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

TO DATE, THE INCIDENT SAMPLE HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED FOR EVALUATION. IF THE SAMPLE IS RECEIVED OR IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTINENT TO THE INCIDENT IS OBTAINED, A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE REPORT STATED THAT THE LIGASURE ATLAS HANDPIECE HAD A DEFECT ON THE WIRE AT THE JAWS. THE GREY WIRE WAS DAMAGED SO THAT YOU CAN SEE THE INSIDE OF THE WIRE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 LIGASURE ATLAS HANDSWITCHING 37CM LIGASURE VESSEL SEALING SYSTEM GEI COVIDIEN LP (US SURGICAL) U7K40

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 UNK