InjuryDQH
.035" BACK-UP MEIER STEERABLE GUIDE WIRE
Received Jun 2, 2005 · Event occurred Apr 19, 2005
Report 6000130-2005-00347 · MDR key 610610
Device
Generic name
Pta Guide Wire
Manufacturer
Boston ScientificModel number
NACatalog number
H965SCH306001
Lot number
6723269
Product problems
- Fracture
- Tip breakage
Patient
UNKNOWN
- Foreign body, removal of
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE, THE TIP OF THE MEIER GUIDE WIRE FRACTURED INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE PHYSICIAN WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE FRACTURED PORTION WITH A BIOPSY FORCEPS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS COMPLAINT HAS BEEN REQUESTED.