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INSUFFLATION NEEDLE

Received Jan 29, 2026 · Event occurred Jan 8, 2026

Report MW5183017 · MDR key 24210501

Device

Generic name

Laparoscope, Gynecologic (and Accessories)

Manufacturer

Applied Medical Resources Corp.

Model number

C2201

Lot number

1564261

Patient

NA · Unknown

Needle Stick/Puncture

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST WAS INJURED BY THE PNEUMO-NEEDLE WHILE SETTING UP A SURGICAL CASE. AFTER ASSESSING THE PNEUMO-NEEDLE, THE BLADE WAS ACTIVATED AND HAD PLASTIC STUCK IN THE END OF THE DEVICE. THE SAFETY PLUNGER AT THE TIP OF THE NEEDLE WAS PRESSED DOWN, RESULTING IN THE NEEDLE POINT TO BE EXPOSED.