MalfunctionHNJ
PUNCH D9.00MM
Received Apr 9, 2015 · Event occurred Apr 8, 2015
Report MW5042079 · MDR key 4692492
Device
Generic name
Punch D9.00mm
Manufacturer
MoriaModel number
PUNCH D9.00MMCatalog number
17200D900
Lot number
1141905
Product problems
- Device Operates Differently Than Expected
Patient
37 YR
- No Patient Involvement
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PATIENT WAS HAVING A PENETRATING KERATOPLASTY PROCEDURE DONE. THE DONOR CORNEA WAS BEING PREPARED ON THE BACK TABLE. THE SURGEON AND SCRUB TECH WERE USING THE MORIA PUNCH D9.00MM, (B)(4), LOT 1141905 TO CUT THE CORNEA. AFTER CUTTING THE CORNEA, THE SYRINGE ON THE PUNCH WAS PUSHED AND THE CORNEA FLEW OFF OF THE DONOR PUNCH. THE SURGEON, SCRUB TECH, CIRCULATOR AND CRNA ALL TRIED TO LOCATE THE CORNEA BUT WERE UNABLE TO FIND IT. NO INCISION ON THE PATIENT WAS MADE. NO ADVERSE AFFECT TO PATIENT. THE CASE WAS CANCELLED BY SURGEON.