FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

DOUBLE FENESTRATED GRASPER INSTRUMENT

MDR report key: 3000705 · Received March 12, 2013

Report

Report Number
2955842-2013-00803
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
March 12, 2013
Date of Event
February 12, 2013
Report Date
February 12, 2013
Manufacturer
INTUITIVE SURGICAL,INC.
Product Code
NAY
PMA / PMN Number
K050369
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
NJ
Reporter Occupation
NURSE

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE INSTRUMENT WAS RETURNED AND EVALUATED. ENGINEERING FOUND THE PITCH CABLE WAS BROKEN AT THE DISTAL CLEVIS HUB. THE CABLE SEGMENT THAT CONTAINS THE CRIMP STILL REMAINED IN THE CLEVIS. THE CLEVIS DID NOT EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE DAMAGE. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED COMPLAINT DOES NOT ITSELF CONSTITUTE A MDR REPORTABLE EVENT; HOWEVER, THE REPORTED MALFUNCTION IF TO RECUR COULD CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO AN ADVERSE EVENT.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE DOUBLE FENESTRATED GRASPER INSTRUMENT WAS RETURNED WITHOUT ANY SPECIFIC ALLEGATIONS OF MALFUNCTION. NO INFORMATION REGARDING THE DETAILS OF WHEN THE BREAKAGE OCCURRED WERE SPECIFIED. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED. NO PATIENT HARM, ADVERSE OUTCOME OR INJURY WAS REPORTED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
103912 DOUBLE FENESTRATED GRASPER INSTRUMENT ENDOSCOPIC INSTRUMENT NAY INTUITIVE SURGICAL,INC. 420189-07 M10120522 826

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 DA VINCI SI SYSTEM, INSTRUMENTS AND ACCESSORIES