inforMED
MalfunctionGET

ENDO GRASP

Received Jun 6, 2017 · Event occurred May 9, 2017

Report 2647580-2017-05533 · MDR key 6615783

Device

Generic name

Motor, Surgical Instrument, Pneumatic Powered

Model number

174233

Catalog number

174233

Lot number

P6L0088X

Product problems

  • Entrapment of Device
  • Entrapment of Device

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

IF INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE FUTURE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE ISSUED.

Description of Event or Problem

ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER: OCCURRED DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY PROCEDURE. THE DEVICE WAS BEING USED FOR GRASPING THE TISSUE. THE JAWS COULD NOT OPEN EVEN AFTER RELEASING THE RATCHET. THE JAWS WERE OPENED WITH FORCEPS AND RELEASED FROM THE TISSUE. THERE WAS NO TISSUE DAMAGE. THE SURGICAL TIME WAS EXTENDED BY LESS THAN THIRTY MINUTES. THERE WAS NO PATIENT HARM. THE STATUS OF THE PATIENT IS NO PROBLEM.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

IF INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE FUTURE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE ISSUED.

Description of Event or Problem

ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER: PER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED THERE WAS NO TISSUE DAMAGE.