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InjuryHNM

GRIESHABER

Received Jun 6, 1997 · Event occurred May 20, 1997

Report MW1011412 · MDR key 96436

Device

Generic name

Intraocular Soft Tip Needle

Manufacturer

Grieshaber & Co

Model number

149.52

Catalog number

*

Lot number

151CG7

Product problems

  • Needle, separation
  • Tip breakage

Patient

40 YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

SILICONE TIP CAME OFF 20 GA SOFT TIP NEEDLE INTRAOCULARLY. RETRIEVED WITHOUT PROBLEM.