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MalfunctionFHO

PNEUMOPERITONEUM NEEDLE

Received Aug 1, 1997

Report 2939738-1997-00029 · MDR key 110753

Device

Generic name

Pneumoperitoneum Needle

Model number

OMS-N120

Catalog number

OMS-N120

Lot number

0704971

Product problems

  • Retraction Problem

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURE, THE NEEDLE STYLET ALLEGEDLY FAILED TO RETURN TO ITS PROPER PLACE TO COVER THE NEEDLE.

Remedial action

  • Modification/Adjustment
  • Recall