FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

KARL STORZ LAPAROSCOPE

MDR report key: 1002153 · Received January 22, 2008

Report

Report Number
1002153
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
January 22, 2008
Date of Event
January 4, 2008
Report Date
January 22, 2008
Manufacturer
KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY-AMERICA, INC.
Product Code
GCJ
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
User Facility report
Reporter Location
OH, US

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURE, THE TIP OF THE NEEDLE HOLDER BROKE OFF INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE X-RAY WAS CALLED TO HELP LOCATE THE TIP. IT WAS FOUND AND REMOVED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 KARL STORZ LAPAROSCOPE NEEDLE HOLDER GCJ KARL STORZ ENDOSCOPY-AMERICA, INC. 26167FN GH 2

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 14 YR