inforMED
MalfunctionPOZ

KIT, NEEDLE, BIOPSY

Received Oct 18, 2017 · Event occurred Aug 16, 2017

Report 6958691 · MDR key 6958691

Device

Generic name

Kit, Needle, Biopsy

Lot number

120716

Product problems

  • Component Incompatible

Patient

79 YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING RIGHT PARTIAL MASTECTOMY AND RIGHT SENTINAL NODE BIOPSY, THE TRU NODE WAND WOULD NOT REGISTER WITH THE TRU NODE DEVICE. NO PATIENT HARM. DEVICE SENT BACK TO MANUFACTURER FOR FOLLOW UP.