FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

LHE CURVED SPATULA TIP

MDR report key: 1813777 · 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