MEDLINE
Received Jun 30, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 4, 2026
Report 3004122598-2026-00032 · MDR key 25668271
Device
Generic name
Vasectomy Tray
Manufacturer
Productos Medline S.a. De C.v.Catalog number
MNS12630
Lot number
26DBB795
Product problems
- Dull, Blunt
- Sharp Edges
Patient
Not reported
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A VASECTOMY PROCEDURE, THE DOCTOR WAS EXPECTING TO GET A SHARP MOSQUITO INSTRUMENT. HE NOTICED THAT ONLY ONE SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT OF "SHARP", THE OTHER WAS "BLUNT". INSTRUMENT WAS REMOVED FROM THE TRAY & A REUSABLE INSTRUMENT WAS OBTAINED. PATIENT IS FINE. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR FOLLOW UP CARE. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE REPORTED EVENT COULD CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO SERIOUS INJURY IF IT WERE TO OCCUR AGAIN. IN AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION, THIS IS A REPORTABLE EVENT. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE THIS REPORT WILL BE REOPENED AND REEVALUATED.
Description of Event or Problem
DURING A VASECTOMY PROCEDURE, THE DOCTOR WAS EXPECTING TO GET A SHARP MOSQUITO INSTRUMENT. HE NOTICED THAT ONLY ONE SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT OF "SHARP", THE OTHER WAS "BLUNT".