inforMED
MalfunctionGET

ENDO GRASP

Received Mar 7, 2017 · Event occurred Feb 7, 2017

Report 2647580-2017-05053 · MDR key 6383350

Device

Generic name

Motor, Surgical Instrument, Pneumatic Powered

Model number

174233

Catalog number

174233

Lot number

P5J0386X

Product problems

  • Break
  • Break

Patient

Not reported

  • No Patient Involvement
  • No Patient Involvement

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

EVALUATION SUMMARY: POST MARKET VIGILANCE (PMV) RECEIVED ONE DEVICE. THE VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE RETURNED PRODUCT NOTED THAT THE SHEATH WAS DAMAGED PROXIMAL TO THE JAWS. PMV PERFORMED FUNCTIONAL TESTING WHICH INCLUDED : DEVICE ARTICULATED, ROTATED AND EXTENDED AND RETRACTED WITHOUT DIFFICULTY. THE JAWS OPENED AND CLOSED AND GRASPED MEDIA WITHOUT DIFFICULTY. IF INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE FUTURE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE ISSUED.

Description of Event or Problem

ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER: OCCURRED PRIOR TO USE ON THE PATIENT. THE FRONT PLASTIC PART OF THE DEVICE IS DAMAGED WHEN IT IS OPENED.