MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SORIN GROUP USA, INC. VASCUCLEAR PRECISION BIPOLAR; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING AND COAGULATION AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number VC17

Device Problem Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified) (2203)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 01/10/2014

Event Type  Other  

Event Description

Sorin group received a report that the vascuclear precision bipolar began to leak when inflated.There was no report of patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

Sorin group received a report that the vascuclear precision bipolar began to leak when inflated.There was no report of patient injury.The investigation is ongoing.A follow-up report will be sent when the investigation is complete.

• Brand Name: VASCUCLEAR PRECISION BIPOLAR
• Type of Device: ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING AND COAGULATION AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SORIN GROUP USA, INC.; 14401 west 65th way; arvada CO 80004
• Manufacturer (Section G): SORIN GROUP USA, INC.; 14401 west 65th way; arvada CO 80004
• Manufacturer Contact: cheri voorhees, mgr, qa ; 14401 west 65th way; arvada, CO 80004 ; 3034676527
• MDR Report Key: 3878054
• MDR Text Key: 4595051
• Report Number: 1718850-2014-00168
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K102983
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/12/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/30/2016
• Device Catalogue Number: VC17
• Device Lot Number: 1330800018
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/12/2014
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/06/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/01/2013
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 68 YR