InjuryGDG
BLACK NERVE HOOK - RUGGLES
Received May 8, 2020 · Event occurred Apr 5, 2020
Report MW5094435 · MDR key 10042867
Device
Generic name
Hook, Surgical, General & Plastic Surgery
Manufacturer
Integra Lifesciences Production CorporationCatalog number
RN0127
Product problems
- Break
Patient
50 YR
- Foreign Body In Patient
- Foreign Body In Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DURING ANTERIOR CERVICAL FUSION DISCECTOMY, THE TIP OF THE BLACK NERVE HOOK BROKE OFF THE INSTRUMENT AND INTO THE PATIENT'S SURGICAL WOUND. SURGEON NOTED TO STAFF IN ROOM THAT HE FELT THE INSTRUMENT TIP GET SUCTIONS INTO THE NEPTUNE. NEPTUNE FILTER TAKEN APART AND INSTRUMENT PIECE NOT FOUND. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID# (B)(4).