inforMED
MalfunctionFHO

VERRES NEEDLE

Received Feb 26, 2013 · Event occurred Nov 20, 2012

Report MW5029199 · MDR key 2993125

Device

Generic name

Verres Needle

Lot number

J4CE99

Product problems

  • No Flow

Patient

73 YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

VERRES NEEDLE WOULD NOT PUSH GAS INTO ABDOMINAL CAVITY. HOSE ITSELF WAS WORKING. APPARATUS SEEMED BLOCKED. NO ADVERSE EVENT INJURY TO THE PT. REASON FOR USE: LAPAROSCOPIC LOW ANTERIOR RESECTION.