FDA Adverse Event
Other
Summary report: N
VASCUCLEAR PRECISION BIPOLAR
MDR report key: 3902383
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Received June 24, 2014
Report
- Report Number
- 1718850-2014-00186
- Event Type
- Other
- Date Received
- June 24, 2014
- Date of Event
- May 28, 2014
- Report Date
- May 28, 2014
- Manufacturer
- SORIN GROUP USA, INC.
- Product Code
- GEI
- PMA / PMN Number
- K102983
- Removal / Correction Number
- NA
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- SC, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1
SORIN GROUP RECEIVED A REPORT THAT THE JAW OF THE BIPOLAR BROKE DURING A VEIN HARVESTING PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT INJURY. A SORIN GROUP PROCEDURAL SPECIALIST WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE PROCEDURAL SPECIALIST INDICATED THAT THE USER HAD ADVANCED THE DEVICE WITH THE JAWS OPEN. THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SENT WHEN THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.
Description of Event or Problem · 1
SORIN GROUP RECEIVED A REPORT THAT THE JAW OF THE BIPOLAR BROKE DURING A VEIN HARVESTING PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT INJURY.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 368478 | VASCUCLEAR PRECISION BIPOLAR | ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING AND COAGULATION AND ACCESSORIES | GEI | SORIN GROUP USA, INC. | NA | 1406900013 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 YR |