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InjuryLPW

UNK

Received Oct 10, 1997 · Event occurred Sep 30, 1997

Report 125934 · MDR key 125934

Device

Generic name

Metzenbaum Scissors

Manufacturer

Unk

Model number

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Catalog number

*

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Method, improper/incorrect

Patient

65 YR

  • Internal Organ Perforation
  • Surgical procedure

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING ABDOMINAL SURGERY FOR TREATMENT OF AN ABSCESS, THE BLADDER WAS PERFORATED. THE SURGEON REPAIRED THE PERFORATION.