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MalfunctionGDF

ATEC INTRODUCER LOCALIZATION SET SURESIGHT

Received Sep 9, 2016 · Event occurred Aug 5, 2016

Report 1222780-2016-00225 · MDR key 5939320

Device

Generic name

Surgical Needle Guide

Manufacturer

Hologic, Inc

Model number

0914-20-OB

Catalog number

ILS 0914-20-OB

Lot number

604558

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE IS NOT BEING RETURNED THEREFORE, A FAILURE ANALYSIS OF THE COMPLAINT DEVICE CANNOT BE COMPLETED. DEVICE HISTORY RECORD (DHR) REVIEW WAS CONDUCTED FOR THE REPORTED IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. THE LOT WAS RELEASED MEETING ALL QA SPECIFICATIONS. CURRENTLY UNABLE TO ESTABLISH A RELATIONSHIP OR IMPACT TO THE REPORTED OBSERVATION. (B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED DURING A BREAST BIOPSY PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2016, THE OBTURATOR TIP BROKE OFF INSIDE THE GRID OUTSIDE THE PATIENT. A SECOND DEVICE COMPLETED THE PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.