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MalfunctionFBO

INNER SHEATH WITH CERAMIC BEAK

Received Aug 20, 2020 · Event occurred Jun 11, 2020

Report 9610617-2020-00093 · MDR key 10432051

Device

Generic name

Resectoscope Inner Sheath

Model number

27050CA

Catalog number

27050CA

Product problems

  • Material Fragmentation
  • Material Fragmentation

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. THE REPORTED LOT NUMBER IS TQ06 (MANUFACTURE DATE: 06/2019). MOST LIKELY CAUSE OF THIS TYPE OF BREAKAGE IS MECHANICAL DAMAGE.

Description of Event or Problem

ALLEGEDLY, PIECES OF THE INNER TUBE'S CERAMIC BEAK BROKE OFF INTO THE PATIENT DURING A CYSTO URETEROSCOPY PROCEDURE. THE BROKEN PIECES WERE RETRIEVED, AND CUSTOMER CONFIRMED THERE WAS NO HARM TO PATIENT.