FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

GENERATOR AQM 115V

MDR report key: 6131870 · Received November 29, 2016

Report

Report Number
1226420-2016-00184
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
November 29, 2016
Date of Event
October 26, 2016
Report Date
March 31, 2017
Manufacturer
MEDTRONIC ADVANCED ENERGY, LLC
Product Code
GEI
PMA / PMN Number
K052859
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
CA, US
Reporter Occupation
HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

(B)(4). A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO OBTAIN THE APPLICABLE INFORMATION RELEVANT TO THE REPORT. IF INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE FUTURE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE ISSUED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

(B)(4).

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

IF INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE FUTURE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE ISSUED.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

DURING A SPINE CASE, UPON ACTIVATION OF THE AQUAMANTYS DEVICE, STAFF REPORTED A SPARK AND SMOKE COMING FROM THE DEVICE TIP. THE DEVICE WAS NOT NEAR THE PATIENT¿S TISSUE. THERE WAS NO HARM TO THE OR STAFF OR THE PATIENT.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

DURING A SPINE CASE, UPON ACTIVATION OF THE AQUAMANTYS DEVICE, STAFF REPORTED A SPARK AND SMOKE COMING FROM THE DEVICE TIP. THE DEVICE WAS NOT NEAR THE PATIENT¿S TISSUE. THERE WAS NO HARM TO THE OR STAFF OR THE PATIENT.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
782979 GENERATOR AQM 115V ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES GEI MEDTRONIC ADVANCED ENERGY, LLC 40-402-1

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 54 YR