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ENDO ILLUMINATOR

Received Nov 15, 1996 · Event occurred Oct 29, 1996

Report MW1010272 · MDR key 50004

Device

Generic name

Endo Illuminator 20g

Manufacturer

Infinitech, Inc.

Model number

*

Catalog number

110-20

Lot number

614106

Product problems

  • Metal Shedding Debris

Patient

52 YR

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING VITRECTOMY SURGERY OF LEFT EYE TWO (2) PIECES OF METAL SHAVINGS WERE VISIBLE WITHIN EYE. MAGNET UTILIZED TO REMOVE METAL. NO HARM TO PT EXPECTED.