FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

AUTO SONIX

MDR report key: 259118 · Received January 17, 2000

Report

Report Number
MW1017949
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
January 17, 2000
Date of Event
January 11, 2000
Manufacturer
UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP.
Product Code
GCJ
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Voluntary report
Reporter Location
VA, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

DURING USE, TIP OF HARMONIC SCALPEL BLADE BROKE OFF IN PT. ONE PIECE RETRIEVED. TIP REMAINS: UNSEEN ON X-RAY. RESP STATUS STABLE AND INFECTION STATUS NEGATIVE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 AUTO SONIX ULTRA SHEARS 5MM GCJ UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP. ULTRA SHEARS U9J55

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 47 YR Other