OtherEBL

UNK

Received Dec 1, 1998 · Event occurred Nov 25, 1998

Report 199956 · MDR key 199956

Device

Generic name

Guide Pins

Manufacturer

Unk

Model number

UNK

Catalog number

Lot number

Product problems

Difficult to Insert
Difficult to Remove
Tip breakage

Patient

53 YR

Surgery, prolonged
Surgery, prolonged

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

GUIDE PIN (X2) BROKE OFF IN THE WOUND DURING INSERTION OF CANNULATED SCREWS. DR. WORKED AN EXTRA ONE HOUR AND FIFTEEN MINUTES TO REMOVE THE BROKEN PIECES.