MalfunctionEZP
CONVATEC LOOP OSTOMY ROD
Received Mar 17, 2005 · Event occurred Feb 17, 2005
Report 1049092-2005-00008 · MDR key 584549
Product problems
- Break
- Replace
Patient
UNKNOWN
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
NURSE RISK MANAGER REPORTS DURING TRANSVERSE COLOSTOMY PROCEDURE IN 2005, THE CONVATEC LOOP OSTOMY ROD BROKE INTO TWO PIECES. THE SURGEON WAS INSERTING THE LOOP AT THE TIME IT BROKE. HE WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE PIECES WITH NO ADVERSE AFFECT TO THE PATIENT AND REPLACED IT WITH ANOTHER ROD.