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HARMONIC SCALPEL COAGULATING SHEARS WITH SCISSORGRIP

Received Oct 20, 1998 · Event occurred Sep 22, 1998

Report 1527736-1998-03062 · MDR key 192834

Device

Generic name

Ultrasonic-surgery Device

Model number

NA

Catalog number

CS1S

Lot number

L4A93F

Product problems

  • Failure To Adhere Or Bond
  • Replace

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT A CS1S WAS USED DURING AN UNKNOWN PROCEDURE. IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE THAT THE JAW WOULD NOT CLOSE CORRECTLY. A NEW BLADE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO CONSEQUENCE TO THE PT.

Remedial action

  • Other