Patient Problem
Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
Event Date 09/16/2019
Event Type
Injury
Event Description
The tip (pin) of the superior acetabular placed diamond wing retractor broke off in the patient's pelvic bone.Tip was left in situ due to risks of retrieval vs low potential for complications if left in place.Placement confirmed via imaging and patient has been educated.Medical products resource, us.Fda safety report id# (b)(4).