MalfunctionHYA
FORCEPS
Received Jun 28, 2022 · Event occurred Jun 10, 2022
Report MW5110582 · MDR key 14855381
Device
Generic name
Reduction Forceps
Manufacturer
Dupuy Synthes / Dupuy OrthopaedicsProduct problems
- Break
Patient
50 YR · Male
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DURING THE OPERATIVE PROCEDURE THE SURGEON WAS USING REDUCTION FORCEPS TO REDUCE THE FRACTURE. THE TIP OF THE FORCEPS BROKE WHILE ATTEMPTING TO GAIN REDUCTION. THIS HAPPENED TWO TIMES WITH 2 FORCEPS. THE BROKEN TIPS OF BOTH FORCEPS WERE IMMEDIATELY RECOVERED. AN XRAY WAS TAKEN TO CONFIRM ALL PIECES WERE RECOVERED. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID# (B)(4).