FDA Adverse Event Injury Summary report: N

AUTO SUTURE ROTICULATOR 55-4.8

MDR report key: 147324 · Received February 3, 1998

Report

Report Number
2647580-1998-00104
Event Type
Injury
Date Received
February 3, 1998
Date of Event
January 6, 1998
Report Date
January 6, 1998
Manufacturer
UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP
Product Code
GAG
Adverse Event
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
JA
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

1/25/1999- SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT SENT TO FDA.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE DEVICE WAS USED DURING A LOW ANTERIOR RESECTION PROCEDURE. REPORTEDLY, THE INSTRUMENT WAS DIFFICULT TO OPEN. THE SURGEON APPLIED ANOTHER DEVICE AND RESECTED THE TISSUE. THE HOSPITAL HAS REPORTED THE PT'S CONDITION IS SATISFACTORY.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 AUTO SUTURE ROTICULATOR 55-4.8 DISPOSABLE SURGICAL STAPLER GAG UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP NA P7H181

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 69 YR Other