MalfunctionGFJ
MEAD MALLET 7-1/2 W/NYLON CAPS
Received Sep 20, 2011 · Event occurred Sep 16, 2011
Report 2274824 · MDR key 2274824
Device
Product problems
- Break
Patient
58 YR
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DURING ACDF (ANTERIOR CERICAL DISKECTOMY AND FUSION), THE SURGEON WAS CHECKING THE SIZE OF SPACER NEEDED WITH TRIAL AND HANDLE. THE NYLON FACE OF THE MALLET BROKE OVER THE SURGICAL FIELD. ALL PIECES OF THE NYLON FACE WERE RETRIEVED.