FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

ENDOPATH ENDOSCOPIC LINEAR CUTTER, 45MM REGULAR

MDR report key: 1821109 · Received August 9, 2007

Report

Report Number
1527736-2007-05260
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
August 9, 2007
Report Date
July 26, 2007
Manufacturer
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY, INC (CINCINNATI)
Product Code
GDW
PMA / PMN Number
K020779
Removal / Correction Number
NA
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
GM
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

(B)(4). INFORMATION ANTICIPATED, BUT UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LOBECTOMY PROCEDURE THE DEVICE FIRED AN INCOMPLETE STAPLE LINE. THE SITE USED A NEW INSTRUMENT TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 ENDOPATH ENDOSCOPIC LINEAR CUTTER, 45MM REGULAR GDW ETHICON ENDO SURGERY, INC (CINCINNATI) NA D4G56H

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1