FDA Adverse Event
Malfunction
Summary report: N
CUSA EXCEL 23KHZ STANDARD TIP
MDR report key: 2573039
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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 |