FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

AUTO SUTURE MULTIFIRE GIA 60-3.8

MDR report key: 122456 · Received September 23, 1997

Report

Report Number
2647580-1997-01152
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
September 23, 1997
Date of Event
August 26, 1997
Report Date
August 27, 1997
Manufacturer
UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATION
Product Code
GAG
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
AS
Reporter Occupation
NURSE

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

12/03/1997-SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT #1 SUBMITTED TO FDA.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE DEVICE WAS USED DURING A BOWEL RESECTION PROCEDURE. REPORTEDLY, THE INSTRUMENT MISFIRED. THE SURGEON APPLIED ANOTHER INSTRUMENT TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THE HOSPITAL HAS REPORTED NO PT INJURY OCCURRED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 AUTO SUTURE MULTIFIRE GIA 60-3.8 DISPOSABLE SURGICAL STAPLER GAG UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATION NA P7F220

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 UNKNOWN