MalfunctionFHO
MICROSURGE
Received Jul 6, 1998 · Event occurred Jan 20, 1998
Report 175851 · MDR key 175851
Device
Generic name
Verrus Needle (non Disposable)
Manufacturer
ImogynModel number
UNAVAILABLECatalog number
UNAVAILABLE
Lot number
UNAVAILABLE
Product problems
- Tip breakage
Patient
26 YR
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DURING LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY, PHYSICIAN ATTEMPTED TO USE VERRUS NEEDLE TO INSUFFLATE, BUT NEEDLE DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. HE REMOVED IT FROM PT AND THE TIP OF THE NON-DISPOSABLE NEEDLE BROKE OFF.