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According to the customer, in september 2025, the "25g needle broke off at the hub" within the "subcutaneous tissue" and was "unable to be visualized or palpated." the customer said a ct scan of the lumbar spine "showed the retained needle fragment in the subcutaneous tissue at l1-2 level" which was "retrieved under ir [interventional radiology] guidance." no additional information is available at this time.It has been determined that the reported event caused or contributed to a serious injury, therefore, this medwatch is being filed.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.
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According to the customer, in september 2025, the "25g needle broke off at the hub" within the "subcutaneous tissue" and was "unable to be visualized or palpated." the customer said a ct scan of the lumbar spine "showed the retained needle fragment in the subcutaneous tissue at l1-2 level" which was "retrieved under ir [interventional radiology] guidance.".
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