FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

LIGASURE IMPACT

MDR report key: 2041539 · Received March 10, 2011

Report

Report Number
1717344-2011-00175
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
March 10, 2011
Date of Event
January 5, 2011
Report Date
March 1, 2011
Manufacturer
COVIDIEN LP (VALLEYLAB)
Product Code
GEI
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
NC, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

(B)(4). THE INCIDENT DEVICE HAS BEEN REC'D AND IS UNDER EVAL. WHEN THE DEVICE EVAL IS COMPLETE A F/U REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE LOCKED UP WHILE THE SURGEON WAS CUTTING. THE DEVICE WAS REMOVED WITH NO TISSUE DAMAGE. THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED FOR EVAL WITH THE KNIFE PROTRUDING FROM BEYOND THE JAWS.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 LIGASURE IMPACT LIGASURE VESSEL SEALING SYSTEM GEI COVIDIEN LP (VALLEYLAB) UNKNOWN

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 UNK