FDA Adverse Event
Malfunction
Summary report: N
LHE CURVED SPATULA TIP
MDR report key: 1813777
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Received August 18, 2010
Report
- Report Number
- 1717344-2010-00569
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- August 18, 2010
- Date of Event
- July 15, 2010
- Report Date
- July 27, 2010
- Manufacturer
- COVIDIEN LP (VALLEYLAB)
- Product Code
- GEI
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- JA
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1
(B)(4). THE INCIDENT DEVICE HAS BEEN RECEIVED AND IS UNDER EVALUATION. WHEN THE EVALUATION IS COMPLETE, A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Description of Event or Problem · 1
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT ELECTRICAL LEAKAGE OCCURRED FROM THE SHAFT. THE DEVICE WAS ACTIVATED AND THE INSULATION ON THE EDGE OF THE SHAFT BECAME DAMAGED. THE PATIENT WAS NOT INJURED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LHE CURVED SPATULA TIP | ELECTROSURGICAL ACCESSORY | GEI | COVIDIEN LP (VALLEYLAB) | UNK |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNK |