CODMAN 36-2000 NEEDLE DRIVER
Received Apr 17, 2012 · Event occurred Apr 12, 2012
Report 2548784 · MDR key 2548784
Device
Generic name
Guide, Needle, Surgical
Manufacturer
Codman & ShurtleffModel number
CODMAN 36-2000 NEEDLE DRIVERCatalog number
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Lot number
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Product problems
- Detachment Of Device Component
- Device Or Device Fragments Location Unknown
Patient
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- No Information
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
GRIPPER TIP INSERT FELL OUT OF CODMAN 36-2000 NEEDLE DRIVER. AFTER SURGERY, IT WAS IDENTIFIED THAT THE GRIPPER TIP INSERT OF THE CODMAN 36-2000 NEEDLE DRIVER WAS NO LONGER ATTACHED. IT IS UNKNOWN WHERE THE TIP OF THE NEEDLE DRIVER WAS LOST.THIS NEEDLE DRIVER HAD VERY RECENTLY (WITHIN PAST TWO MONTHS) BEEN REPAIRED THE AUTHORIZED REPAIR VENDOR FOR CODMAN SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS.======================MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR CODMAN NEEDLE DRIVER 36-2000, CODMAN 36-2000 NEEDLE DRIVER (PER SITE REPORTER).======================ADDED TO THEIR ONGOING INVESTIGATION.