FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

BARD-PARKER STAINLESS STEEL BLADE SIZE 11 STERILE

MDR report key: 19367231 · Received May 21, 2024

Report

Report Number
3002750084-2024-00018
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
May 21, 2024
Date of Event
March 29, 2024
Report Date
May 21, 2024
Manufacturer
ASPEN SURGICAL PRODUCTS INC.
Product Code
GES
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
ME, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

ASPEN SURGICAL RECEIVED A REPORT FROM THE FDA MEDWATCH PROGRAM (B)(4) INDICATING THAT A SCALPEL BLADE BROKE WHILE IN USE. THE ACTUAL DEVICE IS BEING RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. THE MANUFACTURING LOT NUMBER WAS PROVIDED. NO PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE WAS PROVIDED. IF ANY ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS IDENTIFIED, IT WILL BE SUBMITTED IN A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT.

Description of Event or Problem · 0

ASPEN SURGICAL RECEIVED A REPORT INDICATING THAT A SCALPEL BLADE BROKE DURING A LEFT SHOULDER ARTHROSCOPY PROCEDURE. ALL PIECES WERE RECOVERED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY RELATED TO THIS INCIDENT. SAMPLE IS AVAILABLE FOR EVALUATION, AND IS IN PROCESS OF BEING SENT TO ASPEN SURGICAL. NO PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE WAS PROVIDED. LOT INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED. THIS COMPLAINT WAS LOGGED INTO OUR SYSTEM AS (B)(4).

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
583267 BARD-PARKER STAINLESS STEEL BLADE SIZE 11 STERILE SCALPEL BLADE GES ASPEN SURGICAL PRODUCTS INC. 342908

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 55 YR Male