MalfunctionGZT
CASPAR VERTEBRAL BODY DISTR.
Received Oct 2, 2002 · Event occurred Sep 26, 2002
Report 2916714-2002-00020 · MDR key 420736
Device
Product problems
- Component(s), broken
Patient
NO INFO
- Surgery, prolonged
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
INSTRUMENT WAS USED ON CERVICAL DISK AND BROKE WHILE IN THE PATIENT'S NECK. THE STATIONARY ARM BROKE OFF. SURGERY WAS EXTENDED APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES. THE PATIENT SUFFERED NO ADVERSE EFFECTS.