MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN, FORMERLY USSC PUERTO RICO INC SPACEMAKER STRUCTURAL BALLOON TROCAR

Model Number OMST10SB

Device Problem Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Procedure:lap inguinal hernia repair according to the reporter: the rubber seal at the top of the trocar became dislodged.Was described as more of a glue failure.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

• Brand Name: SPACEMAKER STRUCTURAL BALLOON TROCAR
• Type of Device: SPACEMAKER
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN, FORMERLY USSC PUERTO RICO INC; building 911-67; sabanetas industrial park; ponce PR 00731
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN, FORMERLY USSC PUERTO RICO INC; building 911-67; sabanetas industrial park; ponce PR 00731
• Manufacturer Contact: sharon murphy ; 60 middletown ave; north haven, CT 06743 ; 2034925267
• MDR Report Key: 4198833
• MDR Text Key: 15354201
• Report Number: 2647580-2014-00910
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GCJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/03/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: OMST10SB
• Device Catalogue Number: OMST10SB
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/03/2014
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/24/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other