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MalfunctionOCZ

OPTICAL BIOPSY FORCEPS

Received Sep 3, 2020 · Event occurred Aug 4, 2020

Report 9610617-2020-00098 · MDR key 10487715

Device

Generic name

Optical Grasping Forceps

Model number

27072A

Catalog number

27072A

Lot number

NR

Product problems

  • Material Twisted/Bent
  • Material Twisted/Bent

Patient

76 YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
  • Unspecified Kidney or Urinary Problem
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
  • Unspecified Kidney or Urinary Problem

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE EVALUATION OF THE RETURNED INSTRUMENT DATE CODE NR08(01/2018) DISTAL END OF SHAFT IS CRUSHED AND TIP AND JAWS ARE MISSING.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

PRODUCT HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED AND THEREFORE, COULD NOT BE EVALUATED.

Description of Event or Problem

ALLEGEDLY, PER THE CUSTOMER DURING A BLADDER STONE PROCEDURE THE FORCEPS CUP BENT AND WOULD NOT OPEN. PER THE CUSTOMER "WE BROKE CUP TO REMOVE FROM SHEATH", NOTHING FELL INSIDE THE PATIENT AND PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED WITH NO FURTHER INTERVENTION REQUIRED OR HARM TO THE PATIENT.