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MalfunctionGET

ENDO GRASP

Received Sep 28, 2017 · Event occurred Sep 6, 2017

Report 2647580-2017-06894 · MDR key 6901098

Device

Generic name

Motor, Surgical Instrument, Pneumatic Powered

Model number

174233

Catalog number

174233

Lot number

P6L0090X

Product problems

  • Difficult to Open or Close
  • Difficult to Open or Close

Patient

Not reported

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

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

A GOOD FAITH EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO OBTAIN THE APPLICABLE INFORMATION RELEVANT TO THE REPORT. IF INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE FUTURE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE ISSUED.

Description of Event or Problem

ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY PROCEDURE, THE JAWS OF THE DEVICE WOULD NOT OPEN PROPERLY. THE JAWS DID NOT LOCK ON TISSUE. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER DEVICE. THERE WAS NO INJURY CAUSED TO THE PATIENT AND NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED AS A RESULT OF THE DEVICE ISSUE.