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MalfunctionFHO

PNEUMO-MATIC INSUFFLATION NEEDLE

Received Mar 30, 2017 · Event occurred Mar 29, 2017

Report MW5068795 · MDR key 6450597

Device

Generic name

Pneumoperitoneum Needle

Manufacturer

Cooper Surgical

Model number

900-200

Catalog number

900-200

Lot number

208315

Product problems

  • Leak/Splash

Patient

60 YR

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

FOUR COOPER SURGICAL PNEUMO-MATIC INSUFFLATION NEEDLES WERE OPENED AND TESTED WITH LEAKS DISCOVERED IN THE UNIT'S INTEGRITY. SURGEON TESTS NEEDLE BY OCCLUSION PRIOR TO UTILIZING NEEDLE. DATES OF USE: (B)(6) 2017. DIAGNOSIS OR REASON FOR USE: LAPAROSCOPIC HYSTERECTOMY.