FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

AUTO SUTURE MULTIFIRE ENDO GIA 30-3.5

MDR report key: 250061 · Received November 10, 1999

Report

Report Number
1219161-1999-00997
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
November 10, 1999
Date of Event
October 20, 1999
Report Date
October 27, 1999
Manufacturer
UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP.
Product Code
GCJ
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
JA
Reporter Occupation
PHYSICIAN

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE DEVICE WAS USED DURING A TOTAL BLADDER RESECTION. REPORTEDLY, THE APPROXIMATING LEVER BROKE. THE SURGEON APPLIED ANOTHER DEVICE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THE HOSP HAS REPORTED NO PT INJURY OCCURRED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 AUTO SUTURE MULTIFIRE ENDO GIA 30-3.5 DISPOSABLE SURGICAL STAPLER GCJ UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP. NA UNK

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 UNKNOWN