Catalog Number 421200 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 05/10/2019 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device has not been returned for investigation.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend related events.
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Event Description
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Medwatch #mw5086768.The complaint states that during the procedure the ophthalmic muscle hook snapped and broke it the patient's left eye.An x-ray was performed in the operating room suite and it showed a metallic foreign body in the orbit.An oculoplastic surgeon/orbital specialist was consulted.Since the foreign body was surgical stainless steel it was inert in the orbit.Further exploration at this time not recommended.Follow-up appointments were scheduled with the surgeon and specialist.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Qn#(b)(4).Additional information indicates that the patient had surgical removal of the metallic foreign body in the orbit.
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Event Description
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Medwatch #mw5086768.The complaint states that during the procedure the ophthalmic muscle hook snapped and broke it the patient's left eye.An x-ray was performed in the operating room suite and it showed a metallic foreign body in the orbit.An oculoplastic surgeon/orbital specialist was consulted.Since the foreign body was surgical stainless steel it was inert in the orbit.Further exploration at this time not recommended.Follow-up appointments were scheduled with the surgeon and specialist.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Qn#(b)(4).Device history record (dhr) was reviewed for notifications pertaining to incoming inspection, stock checks, and product returns.No concerns were noted with reference to 421200.A visual inspection of the product involved in the complaint could not be conducted since the product was not returned.The customer's photos illustrate a hook with a broken tip , but the etching is not legible to determine device or lot#.No confirmed complaints were received in this range with the same issue.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed for notifications pertaining to incoming inspection, stock checks, and product returns.No concerns were noted with reference to 421200.A sample is needed for a proper root cause identification.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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