Model Number 405699 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
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Event Date 08/13/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Medical device expiration date: unknown.A device evaluation is anticipated, but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.Device manufacture date: unknown.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that the tray spn whit27g3.5 l/b-d/e needle broke off in the patient's back during use.As a result, the patient will be receiving a surgery consultation for removal of the needle under fluoroscopy.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "the dr.Reports that the needle broke inside the patient's body." "during a spinal anesthesia attempt as usual.Needle broke, leaving about 1 1/2 inch inside patients back when i retrieved without resistance.Is the first time in 20 years that happen to me.I believe needle.Had some issue or are broken." "need surgery consult for open removal of needle tip under fluoroscopy".
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Event Description
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It was reported that the tray spn whit27g3.5 l/b-d/e needle broke off in the patient's back during use.As a result, the patient will be receiving a surgery consultation for removal of the needle under fluoroscopy.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "the dr.Reports that the needle broke inside the patient's body." "during a spinal anesthesia attempt as usual.Needle broke, leaving about 1 1/2 inch inside patients back when i retrieved without resistance.Is the first time in 20 years that happen to me.I believe needle.Had some issue or are broken." "need surgery consult for open removal of needle tip under fluoroscopy.".
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H6: investigation summary: no sample was returned for analysis.Consequently, the investigation was not able to further evaluate the reported failure mode through a complaint sample analysis.Without a sample or photograph the investigation was unable to confirm the failure mode nor identify a probable root cause.As the failure mode was unable to be confirmed nor a root cause able to be determined a corrective and/or preventive action could not be identified for this complaint.This complaint will be entered into the complaint management system and will be tracked and trended for future occurrences.A device history review was conducted for the following possible lot numbers: three possible lots were provided.A review of the device history record noted no issues relating to the reported failure mode for lot # 0001337953.A review of the device history record noted no issues relating to the reported failure mode for lot # 0001362141.A review of the device history record was not possible for lot # 000130379 which could not be confirmed and does not exist.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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