OtherDWS
JORGENSON SCISSORS, MAYO-TYPE
Received Nov 11, 2004 · Event occurred Oct 6, 2004
Report 1423507-2004-00116 · MDR key 554342
Device
Product problems
- Break
- Device, removal of (non-implant)
Patient
38 YR
- Therapy/non-surgical treatment, aborted/stopped
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE SCISSOR TIP BROKE WHEN CUTTING THE CERVIX DURING A TOTAL ABDOMINAL HYSTERECTOMY. ADDITIONALLY, ACCOUNT STATED THAT SCISSOR TIP WAS REMOVED IMMEDIATELY UPON DISCOVERY THAT IT WAS BROKEN. PT WAS SENT FOR X-RAY TO MAKE SURE NO OTHER BROKEN PIECES REMAINED IN THE BODY.