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EXPRESSEW III W/O HOOK FLEXIBLE SUTURE PASSER REUSABLE SUTURE PASSING DEVICE

Received Dec 20, 2024 · Event occurred Nov 6, 2024

Report 20988246 · MDR key 20988246

Device

Generic name

Orthopedic Manual Surgical Instrument

Manufacturer

Depuy Mitek, Inc

Model number

214140

Catalog number

214140

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Patient

74 YR · Unknown

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

EXPRESSO 3 INSTRUMENT BROKE IN PATIENT. INSTRUMENT JAW BROKE IN 3 PIECES. BROKEN JAW REMOVED FROM PATIENT. BROKEN JAW PIN IDENTIFIED WITH MINI-C ARM AND RETRIEVED FROM PATIENT BY MD. MD CLEARED PATIENT TO LEAVE ROOM.