FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

PENEVAC SS

MDR report key: 1830671 · Received September 7, 2010

Report

Report Number
1830671
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
September 7, 2010
Date of Event
May 17, 2010
Report Date
May 20, 2010
Manufacturer
IC MEDICAL
Product Code
GEI
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
User Facility report
Reporter Location
KY, US

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

SURGEON COMPLETING A BILATERAL BREAST REDUCTION AND THE TIP OF THE SUCTION BOVIE BROKE INTO PIECES DURING THE PROCEDURE.====================== HEALTH PROFESSIONAL'S IMPRESSION======================UNKNOWN, ENTIRE SURGICAL TEAM SAID THE SURGEON WAS APPROPRIATELY USING THE DEVICE WHEN IT BROKE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 PENEVAC SS ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES GEI IC MEDICAL * 3712

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 21 YR