MalfunctionGDG
CUSHING GANGLION HOOK
Received Mar 18, 2013 · Event occurred Dec 27, 2012
Report 3007208013-2013-00001 · MDR key 3056033
Device
Product problems
- Component Missing
Patient
74 YR
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE SURGEON WAS USING THE NERVE HOOK DURING A POSTERIOR LUMBAR MICRODISCECTOMY PROCEDURE. WHEN THE SURGEON PASSED THE NERVE HOOK TO THE SCRUB NURSE, AND NURSE NOTICED THE TIP OF THE HOOK WAS MISSING. THE SURGEON WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE ALL PARTS OF THE NERVE HOOK. THERE WAS NO PT INJURY.