SYMMETRY WEARY
Received Aug 13, 2025 · Event occurred Jul 25, 2025
Report 22792230 · MDR key 22792230
Device
Generic name
Hook, Surgical, General Plastic Surgery
Manufacturer
Symmetry Surgical Inc.Model number
38-1020Catalog number
38-1020
Product problems
- Break
- Material Separation
Patient
NA · Female
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
RESIDENT MD NOTIFIED STAFF IN THE ROOM THAT THE TIP OF THE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT (NERVE HOOK) HE WAS USING BROKE OFF WHILE HE WAS USING IT ON THE PATIENT. BROKEN PIECE WAS SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVED FROM INSIDE THE PATIENT AND GIVEN TO RN ALONG WITH THE INSTRUMENT.
Description of Event or Problem
RESIDENT MD NOTIFIED STAFF IN THE ROOM THAT THE TIP OF THE SURGICAL INSTRUMENT (NERVE HOOK) HE WAS USING BROKE OFF WHILE HE WAS USING IT ON THE PATIENT. BROKEN PIECE WAS SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVED FROM INSIDE THE PATIENT AND GIVEN TO RN ALONG WITH THE INSTRUMENT.