InjuryJOK
SCANLAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Received Apr 21, 2004 · Event occurred Mar 9, 2004
Report 2126670-2004-00001 · MDR key 522090
Device
Generic name
Surgical Scissors
Manufacturer
Scanlan Intl., Inc.Model number
7007-222-1SCCatalog number
7007-222-1SC
Lot number
R91
Product problems
- Detachment Of Device Component
- Device, or device fragments remain in patient
Patient
38 YR
- Nonresorbable materials, unretrieved in body
- Surgical procedure, additional
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
SCISSORS BLADE FRAGMENT BECAME DETATCHED DURING MITRAL VALVE PROCEDURE AND REMAINS IN PT. ADDITIONAL SURGICAL INTERVENTION INCLUDING REOPENING THE CHEST INCISION TO RETRIEVE THE FRAGMENT WAS NOT SUCCESSFUL.