MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ASPEN SURGICAL PRODUCTS, CALEDONIA NEEDLE 1/2 CIRCLE TAPER POINT MAYO CATGUT .050X1.102 STERILE; SURGICAL NEEDLE

Model Number 216705

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 11/07/2017

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device not available.

Event Description

During shoulder surgery, item 216705 (1/2 circle taper needle) broke at the proximal end of the needle eye.

• Brand Name: NEEDLE 1/2 CIRCLE TAPER POINT MAYO CATGUT .050X1.102 STERILE
• Type of Device: SURGICAL NEEDLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ASPEN SURGICAL PRODUCTS, CALEDONIA; 6945 southbelt dr. s.e.; caledonia MI 49316
• Manufacturer (Section G): SAME AS ABOVE
• Manufacturer Contact: jordan hackert ; 6945 southbelt dr. s.e.; caledonia, MI 49316
• MDR Report Key: 7101300
• MDR Text Key: 94289920
• Report Number: 1836161-2017-00125
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GAB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,user faci
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/08/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/08/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 216705
• Device Lot Number: 108334
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/08/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other