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MalfunctionHAE

Symmetry® Rongeur, Decker Micro, Straight, 152 mm

Received Jul 28, 2026 · Event occurred Nov 16, 2022

Report 3002750084-2026-00081 · MDR key 50058411

Device

Generic name

Rongeur

Model number

53-4000

Lot number

9807N

Patient

Unknown

  • Foreign Body In Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

Complainant alleges "Forcep tip broke off intraoperatively. The surgeon was not able to remove the fragment at the time of surgery. Imaging was performed to confirm location. Fragment remains in patient. Recent imaging indicates the fragment has not migrated."

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

The device is not available for evaluation, and no pictures of the device are available. The investigation is ongoing. Once we have additional relevant information it will be included in a supplemental report.