FDA Adverse Event
Malfunction
Summary report: N
DISPOSABLE BIPOLAR FORCEPS 8", 0.5MM STRAIGHT TIPS
MDR report key: 12301279
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Received August 9, 2021
Report
- Report Number
- MW5103105
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- August 9, 2021
- Date of Event
- August 5, 2021
- Report Date
- August 5, 2021
- Manufacturer
- KATALYST SURGICAL, LLC.
- Product Code
- GEI
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Voluntary report
- Reporter Location
- CA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- RISK MANAGER
Narratives
Description of Event or Problem · 1
TIP OF THE BIPOLAR BENT AND BROKE OFF WHILE IN USE DURING BRAIN SURGERY.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1191369 | DISPOSABLE BIPOLAR FORCEPS 8", 0.5MM STRAIGHT TIPS | ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES | GEI | KATALYST SURGICAL, LLC. | M21550 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71 YR |