FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

LIGASURE IMPACT

MDR report key: 2231301 · Received July 25, 2011

Report

Report Number
1717344-2011-00613
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
July 25, 2011
Report Date
July 20, 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 RECEIVED 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 WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. THE SURGEON OPENED A SECOND DEVICE AND COMPLETED THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO PT INJURY. THE DEVICE WAS RETURNED WITH THE KNIFE EXPOSED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 LIGASURE IMPACT LIGASURE VESSEL SEALING SYSTEM GEI COVIDIEN LP (VALLEYLAB) 203960LX

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 UNK