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MalfunctionFHO

VERRES INSUFFLATION NEEDLE

Received May 8, 1997 · Event occurred Feb 24, 1997

Report 1418479-1997-00017 · MDR key 90510

Device

Generic name

Verres Insufflation Needle

Manufacturer

Richard Wolf Gmbh

Model number

8302.12

Catalog number

8302.12

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE, A VERRES INSUFFLATION CANNULA REPORTEDLY BROKE. THE BROKEN PARTS WERE RECOVERED. USER FACILITY HAS NOT PROVIDED ANY ADD'L DETAILS TO THIS MFR AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO CONTACT THE INITIAL REPORTER.