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Catalog Number 2020MSK |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Difficult to Remove (1528)
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Patient Problems
Foreign Body In Patient (2687); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)
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Event Date 10/31/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a computed tomography lung nodule biopsy procedure through normal density tissue, the outer portion of the needle allegedly broke inside the patient's body.A coaxial needle was used.Reportedly, there was surgical intervention was required to remove the broken parts from the patient's body.The patient is reported to be stable.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: as the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records will be performed.The sample was not returned to the manufacturer for inspection/evaluation.Therefore, the investigation of the reported event is inconclusive.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause for this event is unknown.The instructions for use (ifu) is adequate for the reported device/patient code(s) and provides general instructions for use, as well as warnings, precautions and potential complications associated with the device.Upon receipt of new or additional information, a follow-up report will be submitted as applicable.H10: d4 (expiry date: 05/2025) h11: section a through f ¿ the information provided by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.H3 other text : device not returned.
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a computed tomography lung nodule biopsy procedure through normal density tissue, the outer portion of the needle allegedly broke inside the patient's body.Reportedly, a coaxial was used.It was further reported that surgical intervention was required to remove the broken parts from the patient's body.The patient was reportedly stable.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: manufacturing review: a manufacturing review was not required as this is the only complaint reported to date for this product and lot.Investigation summary: the physical device was not returned for evaluation.No photos were provided for review.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive for the reported failure as no objective evidence was provided for review.A definitive root cause for the alleged break could not be determined based upon the provided information.Labeling review: as the reported event did not allege a labeling or use related issue, a labeling review is not required.H10: (expiration date: 05/2025).H11: section a through f ¿ the information provided by bd represents all the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant/reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.H3 other text: device not returned.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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