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InjuryHRK

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Received Mar 10, 2004 · Event occurred Feb 12, 2004

Report MW1031477 · MDR key 516449

Device

Generic name

Manipulator - Osher Nucleus 0.5 Mm

Model number

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Catalog number

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Lot number

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Product problems

  • Device, or device fragments remain in patient
  • Tip breakage

Patient

81 YR

  • Nonresorbable materials, unretrieved in body

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING CATARACT SURGERY, PHACO PROCESS, OSHER LENS MANIPULATOR TIP BROKE OFF.