inforMED
InjuryHTY

STEINMAN PIN

Received May 5, 2003 · Event occurred Apr 22, 2003

Report 458369 · MDR key 458369

Device

Generic name

1/8 Inch Smooth Pin

Catalog number

128111

Lot number

NA

Product problems

  • Explanted
  • Migration or Expulsion of Device
  • Material Puncture/Hole
  • Device Slipped

Patient

17 YR

  • Perforation
  • Cardiac insufficiency
  • Surgical procedure

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

A STEINMAN PIN USED IN A RAVITCH PROCEDURE FOR CORRECTION OF PECTUS EXCAVATUM SLIPPED AFTER DISCHARGE, PUNCTURING THE PT'S RIGHT VENTRICLE.