FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

SMK KIT W/SMKTC5

MDR report key: 1051926 · Received May 23, 2008

Report

Report Number
1717344-2008-00228
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
May 23, 2008
Date of Event
April 1, 2008
Report Date
April 29, 2008
Manufacturer
COVIDIEN LP (VALLEYLAB)
Product Code
GEI
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
KY, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

TO DATE, THE INCIDENT SAMPLE HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED FOR EVALUATION. FURTHER INFORMATION AND THE SAMPLE HAVE BEEN REQUESTED. 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 STYLET BROKE DURING A PAIN ABLATION PROCEDURE. THE PIECE WAS RETRIEVED FROM THE PATIENT, AND THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 SMK KIT W/SMKTC5 ELECTROSURGICAL ACCESSORY GEI COVIDIEN LP (VALLEYLAB) 130687

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 UNK