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MalfunctionGDG

LIFE INSTRUMENT BLACK HANDLE NERVE HOOK

Received Jul 26, 2019 · Event occurred Jul 17, 2019

Report MW5088423 · MDR key 8837853

Device

Generic name

Hook, Surgical, General And Plastic Surgery

Catalog number

746-1020-0

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

72 YR

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

TIP OF NERVE HOOK BROKE ON THE STERILE FIELD. NO INJURIES TO PATIENT. PROCEDURE CONTINUED WITHOUT INCIDENT. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID # (B)(4).