InjuryFSH
25 G NEEDLE
Received May 17, 2017 · Event occurred Apr 18, 2017
Report MW5069866 · MDR key 6577944
Device
Product problems
- Break
- Component Falling
Patient
Not reported
- Unspecified Infection
- Unspecified Infection
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE SURGEON WAS INJECTING INTO THE SHOULDER WITH THE 25 GAUGE NEEDLE WHEN THE NEEDLE BROKE IN HALF. THE SURGEON WAS ABLE TO REMOVE IT WITH A CLAMP. MEDLINE COMPLAINT NUMBER: (B)(4). DATES OF USE: (B)(6) 2017. DIAGNOSIS OR REASON FOR USE: INFECTION INTO THE SHOULDER DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE.