FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

ETHICON

MDR report key: 1802899 · Received August 11, 2010

Report

Report Number
MW5017080
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
August 11, 2010
Date of Event
July 28, 2010
Report Date
August 11, 2010
Manufacturer
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC
Product Code
GEI
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Voluntary report
Reporter Location
NC, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

WHEN PRODUCT IS PLUGGED IN A SELF TEST IS COMPLETED AND DURING THE SELF TEST THERE IS DEFAULT CODE IS GIVEN WHICH NOTIFIES YOU THAT THE HANDPIECE IS BAD. WHILE NO EVENT HAS ACTUALLY OCCURRED, THE CONCERN IS IF THE ALARM FAILS AND PRODUCT MAKES IT PAST THE SELF TEST AND IS UTILIZED ON A PT, PROPER SEALING TO THE BOWEL MAY NOT OCCUR.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 ETHICON ENSEAL TRIO GEI ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC F09H06
2 ETHICON ENSEAL TRIO GEI ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, INC

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 45 YR