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MalfunctionOCZ

33CM DORSEY GRASPER FORCEPS

Received Apr 4, 2025 · Event occurred Feb 7, 2025

Report 0002936485-2025-00282 · MDR key 21774504

Device

Generic name

Endoscopic Grasping/cutting Instrument, Non-powered

Catalog number

0250080319

Lot number

152099

Product problems

  • Break
  • Material Fragmentation
  • Break
  • Material Fragmentation

Patient

NA · Male

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE BROKE DURING PROCEDURE. THE BROKEN PIECES WERE SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED ONCE THE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED. THE DEVICE MANUFACTURER DATE IS NOT KNOWN AT THIS TIME. HOWEVER, SHOULD IT BECOME AVAILABLE IT WILL BE PROVIDED IN FUTURE REPORTS.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ALLEGED FAILURE: THE DORSEY JAW BROKE WHILE INSIDE THE PATIENT. SURGEON SAID HE WAS TRYING TO PULL OUT A MINI-LAP FROM PATIENT AND THAT'S WHEN THE JAW BROKE. THE BROKEN PIECES WERE SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVED. THE FAILURE(S) IDENTIFIED IN THE INVESTIGATION IS CONSISTENT WITH THE COMPLAINT RECORD. THE PROBABLE ROOT CAUSE COULD BE EXCESSIVE FORCE APPLIED BY USER. THE PRODUCT WAS RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION AND THE FAILURE MODE WILL BE MONITORED FOR FUTURE REOCCURRENCE. ADDED INITIAL REPORTER PHONE NUMBER. THE MANUFACTURER DATE IN NOT KNOWN.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE BROKE DURING PROCEDURE. THE BROKEN PIECES WERE SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVED.