FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

AUTO SUTURE MULTIFIRE ENDO GIA 30/45/60

MDR report key: 125058 · Received October 2, 1997

Report

Report Number
1219161-1997-01369
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
October 2, 1997
Date of Event
September 9, 1997
Report Date
September 9, 1997
Manufacturer
UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP.
Product Code
GCJ
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
NY, US
Reporter Occupation
PHYSICIAN

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

11/05/1997-SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT #1 SUBMITTED TO FDA.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE PRODUCT WAS USED DURING A COLON RESECTION PROCEDURE. REPORTEDLY, THE INSTRUMENT WAS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. THE SURGEON USED ANOTHER INSTRUMENT TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THE HOSP HAS REPORTED NO PT INJURY OCCURRED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 AUTO SUTURE MULTIFIRE ENDO GIA 30/45/60 DISPOSABLE SURGICAL STAPLER GCJ UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP. NA UNK

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 UNKNOWN