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InjuryGDF

TEMNO ADJUSTABLE COAXIAL BIOPSY NDL

Received Nov 4, 2015 · Event occurred May 29, 2015

Report 9680904-2015-00068 · MDR key 5201794

Device

Generic name

Guide, Needle, Surgical

Manufacturer

Carefusion

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

Not reported

  • No Information

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4). PER FACILITY MEDWATCH REPORTER; NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE. SHOULD FURTHER INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, A FOLLOW UP EMDR WILL BE SUBMITTED.

Description of Event or Problem

CUSTOMER STATED VIA MAUDE REPORT: THE PT WAS HAVING A CAT SCAN GUIDED ASPIRATION OF THE LUMBAR SPINE AT LEVEL 1 WHEN THE NEEDLE BROKE INTO TWO PIECES. THE ONE PORTION WAS REMOVED BY THE INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGIST. THE OTHER HALF NEEDED TO BE REMOVED IN THE OPERATING ROOM. DIAGNOSIS OR REASON FOR USE: BIOPSY OF THE LUMBAR SPINE. ON 11/04/2015: FACILITY MEDWATCH REPORTERS RESPONSE- NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE.