MalfunctionKNW
BONE MARROW BIOPSY NEEDLE, RBN-133
Received Jan 24, 2023 · Event occurred Jan 6, 2023
Report 16232756 · MDR key 16232756
Device
Product problems
- Obstruction of Flow
- Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem
- Material Twisted/Bent
Patient
2555 DA · Female
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
BONE MARROW BIOPSY NEEDLE WAS UTILIZED; PROVIDER WAS ABLE TO OBTAIN BONE MARROW ASPIRATE BUT BIOPSY WAS NOT ABLE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE NEEDLE DEVICE. PROVIDER REPORTED WHAT APPEARS TO BE HAPPENING IS THAT THE TIP OF THE BIOPSY NEEDLE LIKELY IS BENT INWARD WHILE TRYING TO BORE THROUGH THE BONE MARROW, RESULTING IN DIFFICULTY OR INABILITY TO REMOVE THE BIOPSY.