inforMED
MalfunctionFBO

INNER SHEATH

Received Mar 5, 2021 · Event occurred Mar 2, 2021

Report MW5099830 · MDR key 11435257

Device

Generic name

Cystourethroscope

Catalog number

27040 XA

Lot number

WP09

Product problems

  • Break
  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated

Patient

77 YR

  • Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque
  • Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING A TRANSURETHRAL RESECTION OF PROSTATE (TURP), THE TIP OF THE INNER SHEATH BECAME DISLODGED AND BROKE INTRA-OPERATIVELY AND WAS EMBEDDED IN THE PATIENT'S TISSUE WITHIN THE OPERATIVE SITE. ALL FRAGMENTS WERE REMOVED PER THE OPERATING MD INTRA-OPERATIVELY. PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY WITH NO INJURY. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID # (B)(4).