| Model Number |
MMK0802 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Use of Device Problem (1670)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
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| Date of Event |
09/01/2026
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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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According to the reporter, during the procedure there was difficulty with the deployment of the marker, with the guide breaking while the needle was being removed.The marker and the orange part of the guide remained in the intra-mammary position.The procedure was not completed/stopped.No patient consequences.Complaint reported to authority.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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According to the reporter, during the procedure there was difficulty with the deployment of the marker, with the guide breaking while the needle was being removed.The marker and the orange part of the guide remained in the intra-mammary position.The procedure was not completed/stopped.No patient consequences.Complaint reported to authority.After good faith efforts, it was determined that the tip shear remained in the breast and that there will be surgery for removal of cancer.Date of procedure is unknown.The device was not returned for evaluation.Based on available information and user feedback, the most likely root cause was determined to be customer failure to follow the instructions for use (ifu).The ifu clearly states:
"caution: do not insert beyond appropriate band or tip damage may occur."
"caution: do not activate the probe cutter or other clinical functions while a marker is inserted in the probe.Take care to completely remove the marker out of the probe before activating any of the holster's clinical functions."
failure to adhere to these precautions may have contributed to the reported issue.If any new information becomes available, the complaint will be reassessed accordingly.
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