FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

VERTICAL MICROSCISSORS, 1.0MM, DISP

MDR report key: 1653615 · Received April 2, 2010

Report

Report Number
3003398873-2010-00004
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
April 2, 2010
Date of Event
March 4, 2010
Report Date
March 5, 2010
Manufacturer
ALCON GRIESHABER AG
Product Code
HQE
PMA / PMN Number
K911808
Removal / Correction Number
NA
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
CA, US
Reporter Occupation
NURSE

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

INVESTIGATION INCLUDING ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS IS IN PROGRESS. A SUPPLEMENTAL MDR WILL BE FILED AS NECESSARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH 21 CFR 803.56 WHEN ADDITIONAL REPORTABLE INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE. (B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem · 1

PRODUCT PROBLEM: DULL SCISSORS. THE SURGEON REPORTED THAT THE SCISSORS WOULD NOT CUT THE TISSUE. NO PATIENT HARM WAS REPORTED. ADDITIONAL FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION HAS BEEN REQUESTED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 VERTICAL MICROSCISSORS, 1.0MM, DISP INSTRUMENT, VITREOUS ASPIRATION AND CUTTING, AC-POWERED HQE ALCON GRIESHABER AG 701.01 F65129

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1