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MalfunctionFHO

PNEUMO-MATIC INSUFFLATION NEEDLE

Received Apr 14, 2017 · Event occurred Apr 13, 2017

Report MW5069149 · MDR key 6499884

Device

Generic name

Veress Needle

Manufacturer

Cooper Surgical

Model number

900-200

Catalog number

900-200

Lot number

213729

Product problems

  • Leak/Splash

Patient

57 YR

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

COOPER SURGICAL, PNEUMO-MATIC INSUFFLATION NEEDLE HAS A LEAK, THAT WHEN OCCLUDED ON THE END OF THE NEEDLE (TESTED PRIOR TO USE) PREVENTS THE HIGH PRESSURE INSUFFLATION ALARM FROM ACTIVATING.