MalfunctionHNM
MICROSURGICAL INSTRUMENT, 23GA. SOFT TIP NEEDLE
Received Jul 3, 2013 · Event occurred Jun 12, 2013
Report MW5030817 · MDR key 3216143
Device
Product problems
- Detachment Of Device Component
Patient
49 YR
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PT HAVING A 23 GAUGE PARS PLANA VITRECTOMY, RIGHT EYE. UPON PLACING A 23G SOFT TIP NEEDLE INTO A 23G CANNULA INTO THE PATIENT'S EYE, THE SURGEON NOTICED THAT THE SILICONE SOFT TIP WAS MISSING FROM THE NEEDLE. THE SURGEON THOROUGHLY SEARCHED THE EYE AND SURROUNDINGS. THE SILICONE SOFT TIP WAS FOUND ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE EYE. NO HARM TO THE PATIENT.