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GIMMI LAPAROSCOPIC SHEARS

Received Sep 8, 2022 · Event occurred Jul 29, 2022

Report MW5111951 · MDR key 15391400

Device

Generic name

Laparoscope, General & Plastic Surgery

Manufacturer

Gimmi Gmbh

Model number

Z.0005.31

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

Unknown

  • Foreign Body In Patient
  • Foreign Body In Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

GIMMI LAPAROSCOPIC SHEERS BROKE DURING USE INSIDE THE PATIENT'S ABDOMEN DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID# (B)(4).