MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TELEFLEX MEDICAL VISISTAT 35W 6/BOX; STAPLE, REMOVABLE (SKIN)

Model Number IPN028493

Device Problem Difficult to Open or Close (2921)

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

Event Date 03/30/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The device history review for the product visistat 35w 6/box lot# 73l2100053 investigation did not show issues related to the complaint.

Event Description

The skin stapler is not working properly.When you staple the skin to close the incision, it does not close and the staples fall out.

• Brand Name: VISISTAT 35W 6/BOX
• Type of Device: STAPLE, REMOVABLE (SKIN)
• Manufacturer (Section D): TELEFLEX MEDICAL; morrisville NC
• Manufacturer (Section G): TELEFLEX MEDICAL; rancho el descanso; tecate 21478 ; MX 21478
• Manufacturer Contact: effie jefferson ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville 27560 ; 9194332672
• MDR Report Key: 14136140
• MDR Text Key: 289445637
• Report Number: 3003898360-2022-00139
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GDT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 14026704631787
• UDI-Public: 14026704631787
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SP
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/04/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/18/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: IPN028493
• Device Catalogue Number: 528235
• Device Lot Number: 73L2100053
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/04/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/01/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1