FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

TC WIRE HOLDING FORCEPS LAT-JAW 170MM

MDR report key: 8541699 · Received April 23, 2019

Report

Report Number
9610612-2019-00293
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
April 23, 2019
Date of Event
April 3, 2019
Report Date
April 23, 2019
Manufacturer
AESCULAP AG
Product Code
HYA
PMA / PMN Number
EXEMPT
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
UK
Reporter Occupation
OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

AESCULAP INC. (IMPORTER, REGISTRATION NO. 2916714) IS SUBMITTING THIS REPORT ON BEHALF OF AESCULAP AG (MANUFACTURER, REGISTRATION NO. 9610612). EXEMPTION NUMBER: E2014018. MANUFACTURING SITE EVALUATION: INVESTIGATION ON-GOING. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / INVESTIGATION RESULTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT.

Description of Event or Problem · 0

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE TC WIRE HOLDING FORCEPS. THE CUSTOMER STATED THAT TWO PRODUCTS WERE RECEIVED AND REJECTED. THE CRACKS WERE IDENTIFIED AT THE FACILITY UPON RECEIPT AND THE FORCEPS WERE NOT USED; A PICTURE REVEALED FRACTURES ON THE INSERTS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT OR PROCEDURE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
335160 TC WIRE HOLDING FORCEPS LAT-JAW 170MM GENERAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS HYA AESCULAP AG LX176R 4510089589

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1