OtherIWF
MD TECH
Received Dec 18, 1998 · Event occurred Dec 15, 1998
Report 202904 · MDR key 202904
Device
Generic name
Prostate Seeding Set P.s.s.
Manufacturer
Medical Device TechnologiesModel number
REF: 500518200Catalog number
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Lot number
81048564
Product problems
- Device, or device fragments remain in patient
- Tip breakage
Patient
64 YR
- Nonresorbable materials, unretrieved in body
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DURING PROSTATE SEED IMPLANT PROCEDURE THE IMPLANT NEEDLE BEING INSERTED BROKE OFF, LEAVING 3.5CM OF NEEDLE IN PROSTATE. THE PT AND HIS WIFE WERE INFORMED OF NEEDLE TIP REMAINING IN PROSTATE GLAND.