MalfunctionDWZ
BIOPSY FORCEPS
Received Jul 17, 2007 · Event occurred Jun 17, 2007
Report 1016427-2007-00075 · MDR key 882094
Device
Generic name
Cardiology Wires & Metals (dwz)
Manufacturer
Cordis CorporationModel number
NACatalog number
504302
Lot number
70307263
Product problems
- Difficult to Remove
Patient
42 YR
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE BIOPSY FORCEPS WOULD NOT OPEN OR CLOSE. THERE WAS DIFFICULTY REMOVING THE BIOPSY FORCEPS FROM THE PATIENT'S VASCULATURE. IT WAS FORCIBLY PULLED OUT. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE SUBMITTED UPON 30 DAYS OF RECEIPT.
Remedial action
- Other