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MalfunctionFHO

PNEUMOPERITONEUM NEEDLE

Received Jul 3, 1997

Report 2939738-1997-00022 · MDR key 103808

Device

Generic name

Pneumoperitoneum Needle

Model number

OMS-N150

Catalog number

OMS-N150

Lot number

1001971

Patient

UNKNOWN

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURE, THE STYLET DID NOT ALLEGEDLY RETURN TO ITS CORRECT POSITION TO COVER THE NEEDLE FROM EXPOSURE. THE CUSTOMER DIDN'T RETURN THE PRODUCT FOR AN EVAL. THE INVESTIGATION IS STILL IN PROGRESS. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED AT A LATER DATE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ALL SUSPECTED UNITS HAVE BEEN RECALLED. THE REPORTED PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED BY MODIFICATIONS MADE TO THE MFG PROCESS.

Remedial action

  • Recall
  • Modification/Adjustment
  • Other