MAUDE data represents reports of adverse events involving medical devices. This maude entry was filed with the FDA on 1994-01-17 for LASERBLADE ND: YAG SURGICAL LASER SYSTEMS 0016-5601-01 manufactured by Heraeus.
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A small portion (2mm) of the tip of yag laser fiber broke off during myomectomy. Irrigation & evacuation of pelvis was performed. Retrieval could not be confirmed. Device labeled for single use. Patient medical status prior to event: satisfactory condition. There was not multiple patient involvement. Invalid data - on device service/maintenance. No data - regarding date last serviced. Service provided by: invalid data. Invalid data - service records availability. No imminent hazard to public health claimed. Device used as labeled/intended. Device was not evaluated after the event. Method of evaluation: no data. Results of evaluation: no data. Conclusion: no data. Certainty of device as cause of or contributor to event: yes. Corrective actions: device discarded. The device was destroyed/disposed of.
Patient Sequence No: 1, Text Type: D, B5
| Report Number | 7581 |
| MDR Report Key | 7581 |
| Date Received | 1994-01-17 |
| Date of Report | 1993-11-17 |
| Date of Event | 1993-11-05 |
| Date Facility Aware | 1993-11-05 |
| Report Date | 1993-11-17 |
| Date Reported to Mfgr | 1993-11-17 |
| Date Added to Maude | 1994-05-02 |
| Event Key | 0 |
| Report Source Code | User Facility report |
| Manufacturer Link | N |
| Number of Patients in Event | 0 |
| Adverse Event Flag | 3 |
| Product Problem Flag | 3 |
| Reprocessed and Reused Flag | 0 |
| Health Professional | 0 |
| Initial Report to FDA | 0 |
| Report to FDA | 3 |
| Event Location | 3 |
| Single Use | 0 |
| Previous Use Code | 0 |
| Event Type | 3 |
| Type of Report | 3 |
| Brand Name | LASERBLADE |
| Generic Name | CONTACT LASER SURGICAL FIBER |
| Product Code | LLW |
| Date Received | 1994-01-17 |
| Model Number | ND: YAG SURGICAL LASER SYSTEMS |
| Catalog Number | 0016-5601-01 |
| Lot Number | 300529 MANUF. DATE 10/16/91 |
| Operator | OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL |
| Device Availability | N |
| Implant Flag | N |
| Device Sequence No | 1 |
| Device Event Key | 7260 |
| Manufacturer | HERAEUS |
| Patient Number | Treatment | Outcome | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1. Other | 1994-01-17 |