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InjuryGDM

MONOJET BONE MARROW BIOPSY/ASPIRATION NEEDLE J TYPE

Received Dec 16, 2015 · Event occurred Nov 20, 2015

Report MW5058598 · MDR key 5311418

Device

Generic name

Aspiration Needle

Manufacturer

Covidien

Lot number

143530348X

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

53 YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING A BONE BIOPSY PROCEDURE, THE DEVICE HANDLE BROKE OFF. THE EXPOSED PORTION OF THE NEEDLE WAS REMOVED WITH PLIERS. NO ADVERSE PATIENT OUTCOME OCCURRED RELATED TO THIS INCIDENT. DIAGNOSIS OR REASON FOR USE: ANAL CANCER.