MalfunctionLRW
GYNEX
Received Jul 15, 2026 · Event occurred May 15, 2026
Report 25826197 · MDR key 25826197
Device
Patient
NA · Female
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
MAYO SCISSORS WERE USED TO CUT IUD [INTRA-UTERINE DEVICE] STRINGS AFTER IUD WAS INSERTED. SCISSORS WERE NOT CUTTING THE STRINGS, SO THEY WERE REMOVED. ONCE REMOVED, ONE OF THE TIPS BROKE OFF. THIS DID NOT BREAK OFF INSIDE THE PATIENT. NO HARM TO PATIENT. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED.