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MalfunctionFSO

MST PHACO WRENCH

Received Sep 26, 2012 · Event occurred Aug 23, 2012

Report 3019924-2012-00037 · MDR key 2768411

Device

Generic name

Ophthalmic Accessory

Model number

40-0184-01

Catalog number

NA

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

  • Detachment Of Device Component

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE SURGEON REPORTED THAT WHILE USING A PLASTIC MST PHACO WRENCH PLASTIC WAS DEPOSITED ON THE PHACO NEEDLE WHICH THEN INTRODUCED THE PLASTIC INTO THE PT'S EYE. THE PLASTIC PIECES WERE REMOVED EASILY.