MalfunctionGDG
HOOK KNIFE
Received May 7, 2021 · Event occurred Apr 12, 2021
Report 11789864 · MDR key 11789864
Device
Generic name
Hook, Surgical, General & Plastic Surgery
Manufacturer
Carolon Co.Model number
48226-01Catalog number
CH-1
Product problems
- Break
- Entrapment of Device
Patient
17155 DA
- Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque
- Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
TIP OF VEIN HOOK BROKE OFF DURING PROCEDURE. WE WERE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE TIP, X-RAY TAKEN, AND SHOWED THE TIP IN LATERAL ASPECT OF THE RIGHT LOWER THIGH. DOCTOR MADE AWARE HE DID NOT FEEL THAT HE COULD SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVE THE TIP DUE TO SIZE.