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MalfunctionEKE

CURETTE, OPERATIVE

Received Aug 11, 2017 · Event occurred Aug 8, 2017

Report 6787725 · MDR key 6787725

Device

Generic name

Curette, Operative

Model number

080-1420-3/0

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

56 YR

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING ANTERIOR CERVICAL DISCECTOMY AND FUSION (ACDF) IN OPERATING ROOM, THE TIP OF A CURETTE BROKE OFF WHILE IN USE BY DOCTOR. THE SURGICAL SITE AND ROOM WERE SEARCHED. THE CURETTE WAS FOUND IN THE SUCTION FILTER.