FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

LIGASURE IMPACT

MDR report key: 2980966 · Received February 4, 2013

Report

Report Number
3006451981-2013-00027
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
February 4, 2013
Date of Event
January 31, 2013
Report Date
February 1, 2013
Manufacturer
COVIDIEN LLC (SHANGHAI)
Product Code
GEI
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
NY, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

(B)(4). TO DATE THE INCIDENT SAMPLE HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED FOR EVALUATION. IF THE SAMPLE IS RECEIVED OR IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTINENT TO THE INCIDENT IS OBTAINED A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT DURING A PELVIC EXENTERATION, THE KNIFE OF THE DEVICE WAS DESCRIBED AS PROTRUDING FROM BEYOND THE JAWS. THE SURGEON OPENED ANOTHER DEVICE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO PT INJURY.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
45977 LIGASURE IMPACT LIGASURE VESSEL SEALING SYSTEM GEI COVIDIEN LLC (SHANGHAI) S2JS044X

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 UNK