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SUGITA

Received Feb 7, 2012 · Event occurred Oct 19, 2011

Report 2466843 · MDR key 2466843

Device

Generic name

Retractor, Neurosurgical

Model number

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Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Break
  • Detachment Of Device Component
  • Component Falling

Patient

73 YR

  • No Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

A SMALL PIECE OF THE SUGITA RETRACTOR BROKE (A HOOK) DURING SURGERY WHILE THE DR WAS PLACING NEAR THE SURGICAL INCISION. BOTH PIECES WERE RETRIEVED AND HANDED OFF THE FIELD. X-RAY OF PATIENT'S HEAD WAS DONE BEFORE CLOSURE TO ENSURE THAT NO PIECES WERE LEFT BEHIND. READ NEGATIVE.