InjuryJOS
SCHNEIDE-ELEKTRODE BIPO 26CH 12/30
Received May 29, 2019 · Event occurred May 14, 2019
Report MW5087014 · MDR key 8655495
Device
Generic name
Loop Electrode Electrosurgical
Manufacturer
Richard Wolf GmbhModel number
4624-1313Catalog number
2624-1313
Lot number
4500242351
Product problems
- Break
- Detachment of Device or Device Component
Patient
60 YR
- Foreign Body In Patient
- Foreign Body In Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
DURING CYSTOSCOPY, TRANSURETHRAL RESECTION OF PROSTATE WITH BIPOLAR LOOP, THE LOOP (TIP) OF THE 26FR BIPOLAR ELECTRODE BROKE OFF INSIDE THE PT. SURGEON UNABLE TO VISUALIZE THE BROKEN PIECE INSIDE THE PT, USING THE CYSTOSCOPE. REMOVED REMAINDER OF ELECTRODE FROM STERILE FIELD, PLACED IN BIOHAZARD BAG WITH PACKAGE. X-RAY TAKEN NEGATIVE FOR FOREIGN BODY.