FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

ENDOPATH** XCEL

MDR report key: 1881661 · Received October 25, 2010

Report

Report Number
3005075853-2010-06054
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
October 25, 2010
Date of Event
September 29, 2010
Report Date
September 29, 2010
Manufacturer
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC.
Product Code
GCJ
PMA / PMN Number
K032676
Removal / Correction Number
UNK
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
KY, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

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

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

(B)(4). DEVICE NOT RETURNED. THE PRODUCT INVOLVED IN THIS EVENT WAS IDENTIFIED AS PART OF THE VOLUNTARY RECALL OF ENDOPATH XCEL WITH OPTIVIEW TECHNOLOGY.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE COMPANY WAS INFORMED THAT THE PT UNDERWENT A DEBRIDEMENT DUE TO SKIN BREAKDOWN AT THE IMPLANT SITE. ADVANCED BIONICS IS IN THE PROCESS OF GATHERING ADD'L INFO AND WILL SUBMIT A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT ONCE NEW INFO IS OBTAINED.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC SLEEVE PROCEDURE, THE TROCARS WERE LEAKING FROM THE SEAL. ANOTHER TROCAR WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 ENDOPATH** XCEL LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL AND PLASTIC SURGERY GCJ ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, LLC. UNK

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1