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InjuryOCZ

GRASPING FORCEPS

Received Apr 12, 2022 · Event occurred Mar 14, 2022

Report 2951238-2022-00376 · MDR key 14083947

Device

Generic name

Grasping Forceps

Model number

FG-22Q-1

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • Physical Resistance/Sticking

Patient

Unknown

  • Insufficient Information
  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER REPORTED TO OLYMPUS, DURING A THERAPEUTIC STONE RETRIEVAL, THE STONE WAS GRASPED BUT THE PHYSICIAN WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE THE STONE OR RELEASE THE STONE. THE STONE WAS STUCK. THE PHYSICIAN DID NOT HAVE THE EMERGENCY DEVICE BML-110A-1 AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME TO CUT THE BASKET. THE PHYSICIAN STATED HE WAS HAVING THE PATIENT TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER FACILITY TO SAFELY REMOVE THE BASKET. ATTEMPTS TO RETRIEVE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE.