inforMED
InjuryFHO

VERESS NEEDLE

Received Dec 19, 2001 · Event occurred Jan 19, 2001

Report 367276 · MDR key 367276

Device

Generic name

Disposable Insufflation Needle

Manufacturer

Core Dynamics

Model number

*

Catalog number

*

Lot number

0J837CT

Product problems

  • Unknown (for use when the device problem is not known)

Patient

40 YR

  • Dural Tear
  • Perforation of Vessels

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING LAPAROSCOPIC TUBAL LIGATION THE RIGHT COMMON ILIAC ARTERY WAS PUNCTURED AND THE COMMON ILIAC VEIN WAS TORN.