FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

AUTO SUTURE TA LONG 90-3.5

MDR report key: 133694 · Received November 18, 1997

Report

Report Number
1219161-1997-01712
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
November 18, 1997
Date of Event
October 21, 1997
Report Date
October 22, 1997
Manufacturer
UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATION
Product Code
GAG
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Occupation
PHYSICIAN

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

12/15/1997-SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT #1 SUBMITTED TO FDA.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE PRODUCT WAS USED DURING A LOBECTOMY PROCEDURE. REPORTEDLY, THE STAPLES DID NOT FORM. NO PT INJURY OCCURRED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 AUTO SUTURE TA LONG 90-3.5 DISPOSABLE SURGICAL STAPLER GAG UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORPORATION NA UNK

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 UNKNOWN