FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

RAPIDVAC

MDR report key: 8784755 · Received July 12, 2019

Report

Report Number
8784755
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
July 12, 2019
Date of Event
June 13, 2019
Report Date
June 14, 2019
Manufacturer
COVIDIEN LP
Product Code
FYD
UDI-DI
10884524001555
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
User Facility report
Reporter Location
RI
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

WHILE USING THE COVIDIEN SMOKE EVACUATOR, IT WAS NOT WORKING CONSISTENTLY. SMOKE EVAC JUST STOPS WORKING WITH NO EXPLANATION. STAFF IN ROOM BREATHING IN LARGE AMOUNTS OF PLUME FROM CASE. ALL CABLES, CONNECTIONS, FILTERS, AND THE BOVIE ITSELF CHECKED; NO APPARENT REASON FOR SMOKE EVAC TO BE WORKING ONLY INTERMITTENTLY.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
578962 RAPIDVAC APPARATUS, EXHAUST, SURGICAL FYD COVIDIEN LP SE3690 10884524001555

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1