FDA Adverse Event
Malfunction
Summary report: N
LIGASURE
MDR report key: 8519181
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Received April 16, 2019
Report
- Report Number
- 3006451981-2019-00062
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- April 16, 2019
- Date of Event
- March 15, 2019
- Report Date
- April 16, 2019
- Manufacturer
- COVIDIEN MEDICAL PRODUCTS
- Product Code
- GEI
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- FR
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
Narratives
Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SOLD IN US AND IS 510(K) EXEMPT. THIS REPORT IS ASSOCIATED TO A SIMILAR PRODUCT SOLD IN THE US WITH 510(K) NUMBER K102470. IF INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE FUTURE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE ISSUED.
Description of Event or Problem · 1
ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING CORONARY BY PASS PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE GRASPED THE TISSUE BUT THE FUSION DID NOT WORK THAT RESULTED TO BLEEDING OF LESS THAN 250CC. AN END TONE WAS HEARD BUT NO REGRASP ALARM. A NEW DEVICE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. NO PATIENT INJURY.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311789 | LIGASURE | ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES | GEI | COVIDIEN MEDICAL PRODUCTS | LF1212 | S8JH738X |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 YR |