inforMED
MalfunctionMIJ

TUFLEX

Received Jan 29, 2021 · Event occurred Dec 29, 2020

Report 3016567401-2021-00001 · MDR key 11250305

Add to watch list
Product code (MIJ)
Manufacturer (Somatex Medical Technologies Gmbh)
Model (271641)

Device

Generic name

Tuflex

Model number

271641

Catalog number

271641

Lot number

51269

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

Not reported

  • Insufficient Information
  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING THE REMOVAL OF A SUSPECTED BREAST LESION THE MARKING WIRE TUFLEX WAS TAPPED WITH A CAUTERY DEVICE (BOVIE) AND IT SPLINTERED.