InjuryDWQ
SKYLAR VEIN STRIPPER
Received Jun 27, 1996 · Event occurred May 8, 1996
Report 34727 · MDR key 34727
Device
Product problems
- Cable break
- Optical Decentration
- Material Separation
Patient
55 YR
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
- Surgical procedure
- Foreign body, removal of
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DURING SURGICAL PROCEDURE OF STRIPPING OF RIGHT GREATER SAPHENOUS, TIP OF THE VEIN STRIPPER INSTRUMENT CAME OFF. THE BROKEN PORTION WAS RETRIEVED BY THE SURGEON. PORTABLE X-RAY FOR FOREIGN BODY WAS PERFORMED, WITH NONE FOUND. WOUNDS WERE CLOSED WITH STAPLES AND THE PT RECOVERED WITH NO ADD'L EVENTS.