FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

RF MULTIGEN

MDR report key: 2121132 · Received May 4, 2011

Report

Report Number
1811755-2011-01557
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
May 4, 2011
Date of Event
April 12, 2011
Report Date
April 12, 2011
Manufacturer
STRYKER INSTRUMENTS KALAMAZOO
Product Code
GXD
PMA / PMN Number
K071482
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
NJ, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER AND AN INVESTIGATION IS ANTICIPATED. THIS REPORT WILL BE UPDATED IF THE INVESTIGATION REQUIRES.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

AT THE BEGINNING OF AN RF PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE GAVE A HIGH IMPEDANCE READING. TROUBLESHOOTING EFFORTS WERE UNSUCCESSFUL AND BACK UP EQUIPMENT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE PATIENT HAD ALREADY BEEN GIVEN LOCAL ANESTHESIA WHEN IT WAS DECIDED TO CANCEL THE PROCEDURE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 RF MULTIGEN GXD STRYKER INSTRUMENTS KALAMAZOO

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 UNK