FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

EDGE CT PEN ROCKER HLSTR GAYLD

MDR report key: 2113030 · Received May 25, 2011

Report

Report Number
1717344-2011-00408
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
May 25, 2011
Date of Event
May 27, 2011
Report Date
May 3, 2011
Manufacturer
COVIDIEN LP (VALLEYLAB)
Product Code
GEI
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
PA, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

(B)(4). THE INCIDENT DEVICE HAS BEEN RECEIVED AND IS UNDER EVALUATION. WHEN THE DEVICE EVALUATION IS COMPLETE, A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING A BREAST AUGMENTATION PROCEDURE, WHILE USING A PENCIL IN THE BREAST POCKET WHEN THEY SAW AN ARC. THE PATIENT RECEIVED A BURN ON THE INCISION LINE. THE BURNT TISSUE WAS EXCISED AND THE AREA INCLUDED IN THE CLOSING. A STAFF MEMBER CHECKED TO SEE IF THE ELECTRODE WAS FULLY INSERTED AND REPORTED IT WAS.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 EDGE CT PEN ROCKER HLSTR GAYLD ELECTROSURGICAL ACCESSORY GEI COVIDIEN LP (VALLEYLAB) 197914

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 34 YR ES BLADE ELECTRODE, E1455, LOT # 196782