FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

VALLEYLAB SUCTION COAGULATOR 10FR

MDR report key: 2250656 · Received September 2, 2011

Report

Report Number
2250656
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
September 2, 2011
Date of Event
August 19, 2011
Report Date
September 2, 2011
Manufacturer
COVIDIEN, FORMERLY VALLEYLAB, A DIVISION OF TYCO HEALTHCARE
Product Code
GEI
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
User Facility report
Reporter Location
CO, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

COVIDIEN VALLEYLAB SUCTION COAGULATOR E3310 WAS OPENED ONTO THE STERILE FIELD IN THE OR. STAFF NOTICED INSULATION WASN'T FULLY COVERING THE WIRES SO IT WAS REMOVED FROM THE FIELD. ANOTHER COAGULATOR WAS OBTAINED AND USED FOR PROCEDURE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 VALLEYLAB SUCTION COAGULATOR 10FR ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES GEI COVIDIEN, FORMERLY VALLEYLAB, A DIVISION OF TYCO HEALTHCARE * 211326X

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 9 YR NONE NOTED| NO OTHER THERAPIES