FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

LIGASURE ATLAS HANDSWITCHING 37CM

MDR report key: 3222152 · Received July 2, 2013

Report

Report Number
3006451981-2013-00214
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
July 2, 2013
Date of Event
May 30, 2013
Report Date
May 31, 2013
Manufacturer
COVIDIEN LLC
Product Code
GEI
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
MX
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 THE DEVICE STOPPED WORKING DURING THE SEAL CYCLE. AN ENDTONE (INDICATING A COMPLETED SEAL CYCLE) WAS HEARD, ALTHOUGH THE DEVICE HAD STOPPED WORKING AND THE SEAL WAS NOT YET COMPLETE. ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO HARM TO THE PATIENT.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
301764 LIGASURE ATLAS HANDSWITCHING 37CM LIGASURE VESSEL SEALING SYSTEM GEI COVIDIEN LLC S0M0017P

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 UNK