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MalfunctionFHO

SURGINEEDLE

Received Aug 10, 2021 · Event occurred Jul 10, 2021

Report 3003139373-2021-00120 · MDR key 12304889

Device

Generic name

Pneumoperitoneum Needle

Model number

172015

Catalog number

172015

Lot number

T0H002X

Product problems

  • Break
  • Break

Patient

Not reported

  • Insufficient Information
  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

IF INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE FUTURE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE ISSUED.

Description of Event or Problem

ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURE, THERE WAS A BREAK IN THE PLASTIC PART OF THE NEEDLE, WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THE GAS SYSTEM. IT COULD NOT HAVE BROKEN BECAUSE IT IS USED TO USE.