inforMED
MalfunctionGDG

MALIS

Received May 4, 2017 · Event occurred Mar 30, 2017

Report 6546018 · MDR key 6546018

Device

Generic name

Hook, Surgical, General & Plastic Surgery

Model number

80-1531

Product problems

  • Break
  • Detachment Of Device Component

Patient

49 YR

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

SURGEON WAS USING THE MALIS RIGHT ANGLE BALL TIP NERVE HOOK AND THE BALL TIP BROKE OFF DURING C5-7 ANTERIOR CERVICAL DISCECTOMY FUSION.