MalfunctionDWZ
SPARROWHAWK ENDOMYOCARDIAL BIOPSY FORCEPS
Received Sep 1, 2005 · Event occurred Aug 8, 2005
Report 636385 · MDR key 636385
Device
Product problems
- Difficult to Remove
- Sticking
Patient
50 YR
- Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
MD WAS PERFORMING AN ENDOMYOCARDIAL BIOPSY. WHEN USING AN ATC ENDOMYOCARDIAL FORCEPS, THE MD COULD NOT OPEN THE JAWS. SURGEON WAS CALLED IN TO ASSIST WITH REMOVING THE CATHETER FROM THE HEART, WHICH WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED. ONE-TIME USE FORCEPS SAVED.