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MalfunctionGEI

PGAC300 MINIGRIP ALLIGATOR GRASPER

Received Apr 24, 2018

Report 3002770040-2018-12346 · MDR key 7454162

Device

Generic name

Alligator Grasper

Catalog number

PGAC300

Lot number

GML-00156

Product problems

  • Use of Device Problem
  • Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method
  • Use of Device Problem
  • Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • Missing Value Reason
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • Missing Value Reason

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE SUPRARENAL LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY SUPRARENAL PERFORMED BY DR. (B)(6), THE OPENING WAS PERFECT, WITHOUT ANY ISSUE. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED WHEN THE RETRACTION OF THE ADIPOSE BROKE. ADDITIONAL INFO. DEVICE USED PER IFU: YES. HARM OR INJURY TO THE PATIENT? NO. DID ANY BROKEN PART REMAIN INSIDE THE PATIENT? NO. IF SO HOW WERE THEY REMOVED? THE PIECE WAS REMOVED USING ANOTHER GRASPER WITHOUT ANY DIFFICULTLY.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE INITIAL SUBMISSION WAS ERRONEOUSLY SUBMITTED AS A 5 DAY REPORT AND THE FIRM WAS NOT REQUIRED TO INITIATE ACTION TO PREVENT AN UNREASONABLE RISK OF SUBSTANTIAL HARM.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING THE SUPRARENAL LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY SUPRARENAL PERFORMED BY DR (B)(6), THE OPENING WAS PERFECT, WITHOUT ANY ISSUE. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED WHEN THE RETRACTION OF THE ADIPOSE BROKE. ADDITIONAL INFO: DEVICE USED PER IFU: YES. HARM OR INJURY TO THE PATIENT? NO. DID ANY BROKEN PART REMAIN INSIDE THE PATIENT? NO. IF SO HOW WERE THEY REMOVED? THE PIECE WAS REMOVED USING ANOTHER GRASPER WITHOUT ANY DIFFICULTLY.