FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

LIGASURE IMPACT

MDR report key: 2041550 · Received March 10, 2011

Report

Report Number
1717344-2011-00176
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
March 10, 2011
Date of Event
January 4, 2011
Report Date
February 10, 2011
Manufacturer
COVIDIEN LP (VALLEYLAB)
Product Code
GEI
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
TN, 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 STOPPED WORKING DURING A HYSTERECTOMY. THERE WAS NO PT INJURY. THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED WITH THE BLADE PROTRUDING FROM THE JAWS.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 LIGASURE IMPACT LIGASURE VESSEL SEALING SYSTEM GEI COVIDIEN LP (VALLEYLAB) 196672L

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 UNK