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MalfunctionDWZ

T-REX BIOPSY FORCEPS

Received Jul 13, 2005 · Event occurred Jun 22, 2005

Report 6000130-2005-00376 · MDR key 677116

Device

Generic name

Biopsy Forceps

Manufacturer

Boston Scientific

Catalog number

23468-004

Lot number

7454286

Product problems

  • Break
  • Replace

Patient

62 YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING A BIOPSY PROCEDURE, THE FORCEPS BROKE. THE DEVICE WAS EXCHANGED AND THE PROCEDURE WAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED WITH ANOTHER FORCEPS. NO PATIENT INJURIES OR COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED.