inforMED
MalfunctionGET

ENDO GRASP

Received Mar 13, 2020 · Event occurred Feb 26, 2020

Report 2647580-2020-00945 · MDR key 9831800

Device

Generic name

Motor, Surgical Instrument, Pneumatic Powered

Model number

174233

Catalog number

174233

Product problems

  • Mechanical Problem
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component
  • Mechanical Problem
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component

Patient

73 YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
  • No Consequences Or Impact 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, DURING LAPAROSCOPIC HIATAL HERNIA REPAIR, THE DEVICE DID NOT GRASP PROPERLY AND THE GRASPER FELL INTO THE CAVITY OF THE PATIENT. SURGEON REMOVED IT WITH ADDITIONAL GRASPERS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.