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InjuryDWZ

ENDOMYCARDIAL BIOPSY FORCEP

Received May 3, 2000 · Event occurred Apr 4, 2000

Report 1625425-2000-00004 · MDR key 276623

Device

Generic name

Biopsy Forcep

Manufacturer

Maxxim Medical

Model number

NA

Catalog number

190031

Lot number

020006

Product problems

  • Device, removal of (non-implant)
  • Close, difficult to

Patient

Not reported

  • Surgical procedure

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING THE PROCEDURE THE DOCTOR WAS UNABLE TO CLOSE THE JAWS AND HAD TO DO A CUT DOWN TO REMOVE THE FORCEP.