FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

MONOPOLAR RETURN ELECTRODE CABLE

MDR report key: 2230961 · Received July 19, 2011

Report

Report Number
1811755-2011-02600
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
July 19, 2011
Date of Event
July 6, 2011
Report Date
July 7, 2011
Manufacturer
STRYKER INSTRUMENTS KALAMAZOO
Product Code
GXD
PMA / PMN Number
K032406
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
UK
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE DEVICE HAS NOT YET BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR AN INVESTIGATION. A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE MADE IF THE PRODUCT IS RETURNED, AND IF THE INVESTIGATION REQUIRES.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

DURING AN RF PROCEDURE, THE GROUND PAD CABLE DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. TROUBLESHOOTING EFFORTS WERE UNSUCCESSFUL AND BACK UP EQUIPMENT WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE PT HAD ALREADY BEEN GIVEN LOCAL ANESTHETIC WHEN IT WAS DECIDED TO CANCEL THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCE REPORTED AS A RESULT.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 MONOPOLAR RETURN ELECTRODE CABLE GXD STRYKER INSTRUMENTS KALAMAZOO

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 UNK