N
Patient 1
(B)(4). IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | Product code | Model | Catalog | Lot | PMA | 510(k) | Implant | Evaluated | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VALVE XS DISS.SCISSORS 15?CVD.235/370MM | SPECIALITIES CARDIO-THORACIC S | AESCULAP AG | LRW | FC265R | FC265R | 52322113 | N | R |
| Sequence | Received | Treatment | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2019-03-13 | 0 |
Patient 1
(B)(4). IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.
Patient 1
IT WAS REPORTED THE SCISSORS MALFUNCTIONED INTRAOPERATIVELY. DURING A MINIMALLY INVASIVE CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFT (CABG) PROCEDURE, WHILE USING A PAIR OF SCISSORS THE BLADES STARTED CROSSING TOO FAR AND WOULD GET STUCK. PER THE REPORTER, BOTH BLADES FALL TO THE SIDE OCCASIONALLY AS YOU OPERATE THE SCISSORS. A SECOND PARIF OF SCISSORS WERE USED, WHICH DEMONSTRATED THE SAME ISSUE. THE SURGERY WAS REPORTED TO HAVE TAKEN A LITTLE LONGER DUE TO OBTAINING A THIRD PAIR OF SCISSORS FROM A DIFFERENT COMPANY TO FINISH THE CASE. NO HARM WAS DONE TO THE PATIENT. NO OTHER INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED. ASSOCIATED MEDWATCHES: 9610612-2019-00176.