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MalfunctionEXX

ROTO-LOK HUNTER GRASPER 3.5 X 24

Received Dec 7, 2010

Report 2523190-2010-00018 · MDR key 1950091

Device

Generic name

None

Catalog number

630164

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER REPORTS THE JAW BROKE DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY WHILE GRASPING A HARD GALLBLADDER. IT APPEARED TO THE CUSTOMER THAT NO PARTS WERE DETACHED. NO PT INJURY.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

TO DATE, THE DEVICE INVOLVED IN THE REPORTED INCIDENT HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED FOR EVAL. AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN INITIATED BASED ON THE REPORTED INFO.