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MalfunctionFJL

WOLFE INNER SHEATH RESECTOSCOPE

Received Aug 14, 2024 · Event occurred Aug 7, 2024

Report MW5158444 · MDR key 19994504

Device

Generic name

Resectoscope

Model number

8675324

Patient

73 YR · Male

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

SURGEON JUST STARTED TO PROCEED WITH TRANS URETHRAL RESECTION OF BLADDER TUMOR. THE STAFF IN THE ROOM NOTICED THAT THE END OF THE RESECTION SCOPE BROKE OFF INTO THE PATIENT'S BLADDER. THE PIECE OF THE SCOPE WAS REMOVED AND NO TISSUE TRAUMA WAS PRESENT TO THE PATIENT.