MalfunctionGDG
ADSON SUTURE 4-3/4 W/PLAT
Received Dec 30, 2014 · Event occurred Dec 10, 2014
Report 2523190-2014-00075 · MDR key 4383936
Device
Product problems
- Break
Patient
59 YR
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
CUSTOMER INITIALLY REPORTS A BROKEN TIP. ON (B)(6) 2014 CUSTOMER REPORTS THAT THE DOCTOR WAS EXCISING A LIPOMA WHEN THE TIP BROKE AS HE GRASPED TISSUE. TIP WAS EASILY REMOVED, XRAY NOT NECESSARY. NO HARM DONE.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
TO DATE, THE DEVICE INVOLVED IN THE REPORTED INCIDENT HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED FOR EVAL. AN INVESTIGATEION HAS BEEN INITIATED BASED UPON THE REPORTED INFO.