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MalfunctionBSP

SPROTTE® NRFIT® (WITH INTRODUCER)

Received Nov 26, 2024 · Event occurred Nov 14, 2024

Report 9611612-2024-00029 · MDR key 20785478

Device

Generic name

Sprotte® Nrfit®_needle Conduction, Anesthetic (w/wo Introducer)

Model number

021163-29A

Catalog number

021163-29A

Lot number

1396

Product problems

  • Material Twisted/Bent
  • Material Twisted/Bent

Patient

NA · Unknown

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IRN# (B)(4). COMPLAINT TOOK PLACE IN UNITED KINGDOM. IN THE PROCESS OF ADMINISTERING SINGLE SHOT SPINAL ANAESTHESIA ON TWO OCCASSIONS (SAME PATIENT) THE DR BENT THE SPROTTE (PHOTO ATTACHED). WHEN DESCRIBED HE WAS REASONABLY SURE HE HAD NOT HIT BONE, THOUGH I AM NOT SO SURE. HE SUCCESSFULLY USED ANOTHER NEEDLE TO COMPLETE AND THEN FOR THE FOLLOWING CASE WITHOUT INCIDENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

IRN# (B)(4). COMPLAINT TOOK PLACE IN UNITED KINGDOM. THIS IS A COMPLETE REPORT WITH ALL THE INFORMATION AND TEST RESULTS THAT WERE AVAILABLE AT THE GIVEN TIME. THE FAILURE SAMPLE WAS NOT SENT TO PAJUNK FOR TESTING - A PICTURE WAS SEND. BASED ON CLINICAL ASSESSMENT AND RISK ASSESSMENT THIS FILE IS CONSIDERED AS CLOSED. IN CASE NEW INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE SENT TO THE AGENCY.