FDA Adverse Event
Malfunction
Summary report: N
DISPOSABLE SUCTION COAGULATOR
MDR report key: 17407126
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Received July 25, 2023
Report
- Report Number
- MW5120185
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- July 25, 2023
- Date of Event
- July 3, 2023
- Report Date
- July 21, 2023
- Manufacturer
- A&E MEDICAL CORPORATION / ALTO DEVELOPMENT CORP.
- Product Code
- GEI
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Voluntary report
- Reporter Location
- SC, US
- Reporter Occupation
- RISK MANAGER
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
Description of Event or Problem · 0
WHILE PHYSICIAN WAS USING THE SUCTION BOVIE DURING A T&A (TONSILLECTOMY AND ADENOIDECTOMY), THE BOVIE CAME APART. SHE WAS ABLE TO RECONNECT IT AND CONTINUE TO USE IT WITHOUT ISSUE. SHE INSPECTED PT'S (PATIENT'S) OROPHARYNX AND DID NOT SEE ANY INJURY. HANDPIECE AND PACKAGING WERE SAVED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1467329 | DISPOSABLE SUCTION COAGULATOR | ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES | GEI | A&E MEDICAL CORPORATION / ALTO DEVELOPMENT CORP. | 05635 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 YR | Female | Other |