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MalfunctionEZB

AMPLATZ SUPER STIFF

Received Jun 5, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 4, 2026

Report 2124215-2026-30262 · MDR key 25416628

Device

Generic name

Stylet For Catheter, Gastro-urology

Model number

M0066401081

Catalog number

640-108

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

BLOCK H6: IMDRF DEVICE CODE A0401 CAPTURES THE REPORTABLE EVENT OF CORE WIRE BREAK.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT A AMPLATZ - URO WAS USED DURING URETEROSCOPY PROCEDURE. DURING PROCEDURE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE WIRE WAS BROKEN OFF AND LEFT INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE BROKEN WIRE WAS SUCCESSFULLY RETRIEVED. THE PROCEDURE REQUIRES ADDITIONAL INTERVENTION, AND THE PATIENT REQUIRES ADDITIONAL HOSPITAL VISIT.