inforMED

HOOK PROBE

Received Mar 24, 2014 · Event occurred Mar 7, 2014

Report MW5035293 · MDR key 3709455

Device

Generic name

Hook Probe

Manufacturer

Gsource, Inc.

Model number

GS 30.100

Catalog number

336-1305

Product problems

  • Device Or Device Fragments Location Unknown

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ON (B)(6) 2014, DURING PROCEDURE OF REMOVAL OF HARDWARE AND ORIF OF LEFT CLAVICLE THE TIP OF THE HOOK PROBE WAS NOTED MISSING UPON REMOVAL OF THE INSTRUMENT. THE SURGICAL SITE WAS COPIOUSLY IRRIGATED. THE FINAL FLUOROSCOPY STILL DID NOT SHOW THE MISSING PIECE.