Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event
10/08/2021
Type of Reportable Event
Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
Event or Problem Description
According to the reporter, during open colectomy, the stapler was able to fire, however, when the device was removed, the staple line was found open.To resolve the issue, the tissue was re-stapled.A new reload was opened and used together with the same handle to complete the case.There was no patient injury.