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
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.