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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 Corporation

Model number

NA

Catalog 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