| Catalog Number |
121151-27A |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
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| Date of Event |
02/21/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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(b)(4).Incident occurred in france.During spinal anesthesia for a cesarean section, the needle broke just behind the base upon contact with a vertebra.The anesthesiologist reported no prior deformation or twisting of the needle.The break occurred immediately.The needle was removed and replaced.No clinical consequences for the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This case is considered as closed.If further information becomes available an update will be send to the agency.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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