inforMED
MalfunctionEMH

JARIT

Received Nov 13, 2013 · Event occurred Oct 24, 2013

Report 3483021 · MDR key 3483021

Device

Generic name

Rongeur

Model number

230-261

Catalog number

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Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

42 YR

  • No Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING POSTERIOR SPINAL SURGERY A LEKSEL RONGEUR BROKE. ALL PIECES WERE RETRIEVED. FLAT PLATE X-RAY TAKEN DURING CLOSURE AND READ AS NEGATIVE FOR FOREIGN BODIES BY RADIOLOGIST PRIOR TO COMPLETION OF CLOSURE.