FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

AUTO SUTURE MULTIFIRE GIA 80-4.8

MDR report key: 168798 · Received May 20, 1998

Report

Report Number
2647580-1998-00674
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
May 20, 1998
Date of Event
April 23, 1998
Report Date
April 23, 1998
Manufacturer
UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP
Product Code
GAG
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
CA
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 WHIPPLE PROCEDURE. REPORTEDLY, THE INSTRUMENT PARTIALLY FIRED. THE HOSPITAL HAS REPORTED NO PATIENT INJURY OCCURRED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 AUTO SUTURE MULTIFIRE GIA 80-4.8 DISPOSABLE SURGICAL STAPLER GAG UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP NA P7J394

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 UNKNOWN