FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

AUTO SUTURE DPI 30 M DISPOSABLE LOADING UNIT

MDR report key: 166512 · Received August 5, 1999

Report

Report Number
1219930-1998-00530
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
August 5, 1999
Date of Event
April 1, 1998
Report Date
April 6, 1998
Manufacturer
UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP.
Product Code
GAG
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
NY, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

08/06/1999-SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT #1 SENT TO FDA. DEVICE NOT RECEIVED FOR EVALUATION.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE DEVICE WAS USED DURING A PAN PROTOCOLECTOMY PROCEDURE. REPORTEDLY, THE STAPLES DID NOT FORM PROPERLY. THE SURGEON MANUALLY SUTURED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THE HOSPITAL HAS REPORTED NO PT INJURY OCCURRED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 AUTO SUTURE DPI 30 M DISPOSABLE LOADING UNIT DISPOSABLE SURGICAL STAPLER GAG UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP. NA N7J69

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 UNKNOWN