MalfunctionHXK
CODMAN NEEDLE DRIVER
Received May 14, 2024 · Event occurred May 2, 2024
Report MW5154902 · MDR key 19323743
Device
Patient
51 YR · Female
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DURING NEEDLE DRIVER INSPECTION TO ASSESS FOR INSTRUMENT INTEGRITY PRIOR TO USE, THE NEEDLE DRIVER TIP WAS DETECTED TO BE BENT WITH A SMALL PORTION OF IT THAT BROKE OFF. THE NEEDLE DRIVER WAS NEVER UTILIZED DURING THE CASE AND IT ALONG WITH THE BROKE TIP WERE SUBSEQUENTLY SEQUESTERED.