inforMED
MalfunctionGDG

NERVE HOOK

Received Mar 13, 2012 · Event occurred Sep 29, 2011

Report 2500359 · MDR key 2500359

Device

Generic name

Nerve Hook

Manufacturer

Life Instruments

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

Patient

61 YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING KNEE ARTHROSCOPY, THE TIP OF THE NERVE HOOK INSTRUMENT BROKE OFF WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL THE MENISCUS OUT. THE TIP WAS RETRIEVED FROM THE SURGICAL SITE WITHOUT INCIDENT AND THERE WAS NO HARM TO THE PATIENT.