FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

CUSA EXCEL 23KHZ STANDARD TIP

MDR report key: 2573039 · Received May 9, 2012

Report

Report Number
1222895-2012-00010
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
May 9, 2012
Report Date
May 9, 2012
Manufacturer
INTEGRA BURLINGTON, MA, INC.
Product Code
LFL
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
UK
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

TO DATE, THE DEVICE INVOLVED IN THE REPORTED INCIDENT HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED FOR EVALUATION. AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN INITIATED BASED UPON THE REPORTED INFORMATION.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE EXCEL CUSA TIP COMPLETELY SHEARED AND SNAPPED OFF 45 MINUTES INTO LIVER SURGERY. THE PT WAS ANESTHETIZED DURING THIS EVENT; HOWEVER, THE PT WAS NOT INJURED. THE SURGERY WAS DELAYED FOR TEN MINUTES WHILE ANOTHER TIP WAS OBTAINED AND PUT ON THE HAND PIECE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 CUSA EXCEL 23KHZ STANDARD TIP ULTRASONIC SURGICAL PRODUCTS LFL INTEGRA BURLINGTON, MA, INC.

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1