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MalfunctionGDO

LIGACLIP ENDOSCOPIC SINGLE CLIP APPLIER

Received Dec 15, 1998 · Event occurred Sep 18, 1998

Report 1527736-1998-04207 · MDR key 202333

Device

Generic name

Clip Appliers - Endoscopic/reusable

Manufacturer

Post Surgical Mfg.

Model number

NA

Catalog number

EL414

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Misfire

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT AN EL414 WAS USED DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY. IT WAS REPORTED BY THE AFFILIATE THAT THE INSTRUMENT DROPS THE CLIPS INSIDE THE PTS BODY.

Remedial action

  • Other