MalfunctionEEA
CURVED INTRALUMINAL STAPLER
Received Aug 29, 2014 · Event occurred Aug 28, 2014
Report MW5038032 · MDR key 4059570
Device
Product problems
- Failure to Form Staple
- Device Operates Differently Than Expected
Patient
66 YR
- Tissue Damage
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
ETHICON ENDO-SURGERY, CURVED INTRALUMINAL STAPLER (ILS), CUT THE TISSUE BUT DID NOT STAPLE DURING THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE. DIAGNOSIS OR REASON FOR USE: LEFT HEMICOLECTOMY, SMALL BOWEL RESECTION.