| Catalog Number |
3910-900-093 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/25/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information will be provided once the investigation has been completed.The device manufacturer date is not known at this time.However, should it become available it will be provided in future reports.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a broken needle occurred during a case.All broken pieces were removed, and the case was completed successfully.No adverse effects to patient.There was a 10 minute delay.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Alleged failure: needle breaking.Confirmed failure: bent needle.Probable root cause: application.Attempt to use the device with broken or bent needle, attempt to pass through thick tissue or bone, excessive tissue loaded into jaws, lack of due care when inserting instrument into soft tissue, use of excessive force, attempt to load or pass incompatible suture, technique error, improper reprocessing cycles, agents used; reprocessing instructions not followed.The product was returned for investigation and the reported failure mode was confirmed.The failure mode will be monitored for future reoccurrence.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a broken needle occurred during a case.All broken pieces were removed, and the case was completed successfully.No adverse effects to patient.There was a 10 minute delay.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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