FDA Adverse Event
Malfunction
Summary report: N
LIGASURE V 5 MM SEALER DIVIDER
MDR report key: 2023744
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Received February 15, 2011
Report
- Report Number
- 1717344-2011-00096
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- February 15, 2011
- Report Date
- January 15, 2011
- Manufacturer
- COVIDIEN LP (VALLEYLAB)
- Product Code
- GEI
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- EG
- Reporter Occupation
- UNKNOWN
Narratives
Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1
(B)(4). DATE OF INITIAL REPORT: (B)(4) 2011. THE SAMPLE HAS BEEN REQUESTED BUT TO DATE THE INCIDENT SAMPLE HAS NOT BEEN REC'D FOR EVALUATION. IF THE SAMPLE IS REC'D OR IF ADD'L INFO PERTINENT TO THE INCIDENT IS OBTAINED, A F/U REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Description of Event or Problem · 1
THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT AFTER THE SECOND ACTIVATION, THE KNIFE WAS OUTSIDE THE JAW TRACK. THERE WAS NO PT INJURY.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LIGASURE V 5 MM SEALER DIVIDER | LIGASURE VESSEL SEALING SYSTEM | GEI | COVIDIEN LP (VALLEYLAB) | 135029 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNK | Life Threatening |