FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

ENDO STITCH PLYSORB 0 48 VIO DLU SU

MDR report key: 3133947 · Received May 1, 2013

Report

Report Number
1219930-2013-00322
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
May 1, 2013
Date of Event
April 3, 2013
Report Date
April 3, 2013
Manufacturer
COVIDIEN LP, FORMERLY US SURG
Product Code
KOG
PMA / PMN Number
K934738
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
MS, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

(B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem · 1

PROCEDURE TYPE: HYSTERECTOMY. ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER: NEEDLE BROKE. NEEDLE FRAGMENT FELL INTO THE CAVITY. NO DEVICE FRAGMENT OR COMPONENT WAS LEFT IN THE PT. THERE WAS NO UNANTICIPATED TISSUE LOSS. THERE WAS NO BLEEDING REPORTED IN EXCESS OF 500CC. THE CASE WAS NOT EXTENDED BY MORE THAN 30 MINUTES.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
190983 ENDO STITCH PLYSORB 0 48 VIO DLU SU SURGICAL SUTURING DEVICE KOG COVIDIEN LP, FORMERLY US SURG

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1