FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

AUTOSUTURE VITAL-VUE

MDR report key: 1412725 · Received July 3, 2009

Report

Report Number
1412725
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
July 3, 2009
Date of Event
June 15, 2009
Report Date
July 3, 2009
Manufacturer
COVIDIEN
Product Code
JCX
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
User Facility report
Reporter Location
CA, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

DURING ORAL SURGERY CASE, SURGEON ATTEMPTED TO USE THE VITAL-VUE UNIT (REF 8886828206). AFTER PLUGGING IN THE HAND PIECE IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE LIGHT WAS VERY DIM (LOT # 9030096). UNABLE TO BRIGHTEN THE LIGHT WITH ADJUSTMENT, ANOTHER VITAL-VUE HAND PIECE WAS USED AND WORKED WITHOUT ISSUE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 AUTOSUTURE VITAL-VUE INSTRUMENT, SUCTION/IRRIGATION/ILLUMINATION JCX COVIDIEN * 9030096

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 49 YR