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MalfunctionFBO

UROLOGY INNER SHEATH

Received Nov 7, 2022 · Event occurred Oct 11, 2022

Report 2020550-2022-00296 · MDR key 15748900

Device

Generic name

Inner Resectoscope Sheath

Model number

27050CA

Catalog number

27050CA

Lot number

XR02

Product problems

  • Break
  • Break

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE PRODUCT WAS NOT RETURNED FOR EVALUATION BY THE FACILITY, THEREFORE; NO EVALUATION CAUSE OR FINDINGS CAN BE OBTAINED.

Description of Event or Problem

THE MANUFACTURES REFERENCE NUMBER IS (B)(4). THE INSTRUMENT BROKE INSIDE THE PATIENT DURING A PROCEDURE. THE SURGEON WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE THE INSTRUMENT FROM THE PATIENT AND THE PATIENT DID NOT SUFFER ANY TRAUMA. IT HAPPENED TOWARDS THE END OF THE PROCEDURE SO THERE WAS ONLY A DELAYED OF APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES.