inforMED
InjuryEMH

MICRO PITUITARY RONGEUR CT # NL 6250

Received Feb 12, 2016 · Event occurred Feb 8, 2016

Report MW5060257 · MDR key 5445183

Device

Generic name

Micro Pituitary Rongeur Ct # Nl 6250

Manufacturer

Codman

Catalog number

# NL 6250

Product problems

  • Scratched Material

Patient

79 YR

  • Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque
  • Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

MICRO PITUITARY RONGEUR PRONG CHIPPED DURING SURGICAL PROCEDURE ON PATIENT'S SPINE, SENDING SMALL METAL PIECE INTO SURGICAL FIELD. DIAGNOSIS OR REASON FOR USE: REMOVAL OF LOOSE BONE FRAGMENTS. EVENT ABATED AFTER USE STOPPED OR DOSE REDUCED: YES.