MalfunctionLRW

STRAIGHT MAYO SUTURE SCISSORS

Received Apr 12, 2024 · Event occurred Apr 1, 2024

Report MW5153838 · MDR key 19104973

Device

Generic name

Scissors, General, Surgical

Manufacturer

Symmetry Surgical Gmbh

Model number

32-831

Patient

Female

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ON (B)(6) 2024 PATIENT UNDERWENT REPEAT C-SECTION. DURING SURGICAL PROCEDURE THE TIP OF A PAIR OF STRAIGHT MAYO SUTURE SCISSORS BROKE OFF. THE SCISSOR TIP WAS NOT RETAINED IN THE PATIENT AND THERE WAS NO HARM TO THE PATIENT.