FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

MULTI FIRE ENDO GIA 30

MDR report key: 176125 · Received July 2, 1998

Report

Report Number
MW1014155
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
July 2, 1998
Date of Event
June 10, 1998
Report Date
June 10, 1998
Manufacturer
UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP.
Product Code
GAG
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Voluntary report
Reporter Location
KY, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

ENDO GIA 30-2.5 AUTO SUTURE REMOVED FROM LAPAROSCOPIC TROCAR & HANDED TO OR TECH TO REFILL. REFILLED & THEN OR TECH NOTED THE 2-3 MM CIRCULAR DISCHARGE BUTTON WAS MISSING FROM THE SHAFT OF THE DEVICE. ITEM IS MADE OF TITANIUM. REMAINS IN THE PELVIC AREA OF THE PT.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 MULTI FIRE ENDO GIA 30 DISPOSABLE STAPLE GAG UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP. NA P8C40

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 36 YR Other