FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

FORCEPS CEV134 BIPOLAR 350MM MOUIEL [MXI/XOM]

MDR report key: 3211193 · Received July 8, 2013

Report

Report Number
9680837-2013-00014
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
July 8, 2013
Date of Event
June 6, 2013
Report Date
June 14, 2013
Manufacturer
XOMED MICROFRANCE MFG
Product Code
GEI
PMA / PMN Number
K993655
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
FR
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

(B)(4): THE OBSERVATION OF THE BREAK DOES NOT EMPHASIZE A CORRODED AREA, INDICATING THAT THE CASE WAS SUDDEN. THE EDGES OF THE BREAK INDICATE THAT THE JAW SUFFERED A SIDE STRAIN. NO MANUFACTURING DEFECT HAS BEEN FOUND. THE ELECTRODE HAS MOST LIKELY BEEN EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE LATERAL CONSTRAINT DURING USE OR REPROCESSING.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED ONE OF THE JAWS OF THE ELECTRODE IS BROKEN. THERE IS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
309627 FORCEPS CEV134 BIPOLAR 350MM MOUIEL [MXI/XOM] ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES GEI XOMED MICROFRANCE MFG CEV134 130305

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1