FDA Adverse Event
Malfunction
Summary report: N
LIGASURE HS XTD DISP ELEC/CORD
MDR report key: 3823694
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Received May 1, 2014
Report
- Report Number
- 1717344-2014-00383
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- May 1, 2014
- Date of Event
- March 27, 2014
- Report Date
- April 29, 2014
- Manufacturer
- COVIDIEN LP
- Product Code
- GEI
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- JA
- Reporter Occupation
- UNKNOWN
Narratives
Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1
(B)(4). THE INCIDENT DEVICE HAS BEEN RECEIVED AND IS UNDER EVALUATION. WHEN THE DEVICE EVALUATION IS COMPLETE A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Description of Event or Problem · 1
THE SITE ORIGINALLY REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE STOPPED WORKING AND ANOTHER WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. UPON RECEIPT OF THE DEVICE FOR INVESTIGATION, IT WAS NOTED THAT THERE WAS 1 BROKEN/MISSING SNAP PIN. THE SITE WAS CONTACTED REGARDING THE BROKEN/MISSING SNAP PIN. THE SITE CONFIRMED THAT THE PIN BROKE UPON CONNECTING THE HANDPIECE. THE BROKEN PIN DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT'S CAVITY BUT WENT MISSING AT THE SITE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 261037 | LIGASURE HS XTD DISP ELEC/CORD | LIGASURE VESSEL SEALING SYSTEM | GEI | COVIDIEN LP | 33160032X |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNK |