OtherHBL
MIZUHO CARBON FIBER HEAD PIN
Received Jun 26, 2013 · Event occurred Jun 20, 2013
Report 1223656-2013-00001 · MDR key 3213243
Device
Product problems
- Break
Patient
Not reported
- Laceration(s)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
HEADPIN TIP BROKE DURING PT FIXATION PROCESS. PIN TIP CAME OUT OF THE SHAFT OF THE PIN. PINS ARE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BRAIN RETRACTION SYSTEM. PT HAD A GASH AS A RESULT OF THIS BREAKAGE.
Remedial action
- Inspection