MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. VULCAN GENERATOR CE MARK; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES

Model Number 7210812

Device Problem Failure to Power Up (1476)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/14/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

It was reported that the vulcan generator could not stay turned on.No case reported; therefore, there was no patient involvement.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported device, intended for use in treatment, was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.A review of the device history records show there are no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification or would not be able to perform as intended.A complaint history review concluded this was a repeat issue.A relationship, if any, between the subject device and the reported event could not be determined.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this evaluation will be reopened for investigation.

• Brand Name: VULCAN GENERATOR CE MARK
• Type of Device: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.; 76 s. meridian ave.; oklahoma city OK 73107
• MDR Report Key: 11131503
• MDR Text Key: 225516809
• Report Number: 1643264-2021-00062
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03596010519399
• UDI-Public: 03596010519399
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/11/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/07/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 7210812
• Device Catalogue Number: 7210812
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/05/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1