FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

STRYKER INTERPULSE

MDR report key: 1929494 · Received November 17, 2010

Report

Report Number
1929494
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
November 17, 2010
Date of Event
November 15, 2010
Report Date
November 17, 2010
Manufacturer
STRYKER INSTRUMENTS
Product Code
FQH
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
User Facility report
Reporter Location
TN, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE STRYKER INTERPULSE WAS LEAKING BROWN FLUID. THE FIRST STRYKER INTERPULSE WAS REMOVED FROM SURGICAL FIELD. A SECOND STRYKER INTERPULSE WAS OBTAINED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THE PATIENT WAS TAKEN TO RECOVERY ROOM IN STABLE CONDITION. THE SURGEON EXAMINED THE FIRST STRYKER INTERPULSE AND FOUND THE INSIDES COVERED WITH BROWN FLUID. CHOICE SPINE REPRESENTATIVE TOOK PHOTOS. CHOICE SPINE REPRESENTATIVE BAGGED THE STRYKER INTERPULSE ALONG WITH PACKAGE INFORMATION. CHOICE SPINE REPRESENTATIVE WILL MAKE STRYKER INSTRUMENTS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE STRYKER INTERPULSE.====================== HEALTH PROFESSIONAL'S IMPRESSION======================UNKNOWN

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 STRYKER INTERPULSE ORTHOPAEDIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT FQH STRYKER INSTRUMENTS 210-110 10243012

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 71 YR