FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

5MM X 32CM STRYKEPROBE L-TIP

MDR report key: 3221516 · Received July 11, 2013

Report

Report Number
0002936485-2013-00288
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
July 11, 2013
Date of Event
June 18, 2013
Report Date
June 18, 2013
Manufacturer
STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE
Product Code
GEI
PMA / PMN Number
K963765
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
TX, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE PRODUCT WAS NOT RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION. THE REPORTED FAILURE MODE COULD NOT BE CONFIRMED. THE POSSIBLE ROOT CAUSES FOR THE REPORTED FAILURE CAN BE DUE TO: USE ERROR, IMPROPER STERILIZATION, NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND/OR INSULATION FAILURE. HOWEVER, THIS CANNOT BE CONFIRMED SINCE THE UNIT WAS NOT RETURNED. IN THE EVENT THAT THE UNIT IS RETURNED, A FULL EVALUATION WILL BE CONDUCTED AND A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE ISSUED. IN SUM, THE PRODUCT WAS NOT RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION AND THE REPORTED FAILURE MODE COULD NOT BE CONFIRMED. THE FAILURE MODE WILL BE MONITORED FOR FUTURE REOCCURRENCE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDE ONCE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SHEATH MELTED DURING CAUTERY.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE SHEATH MELTED DURING CAUTERY.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
319975 5MM X 32CM STRYKEPROBE L-TIP ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES GEI STRYKER ENDOSCOPY-SAN JOSE UNK

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1