FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

POLYLOOP

MDR report key: 1013892 · Received March 7, 2008

Report

Report Number
1013892
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
March 7, 2008
Date of Event
March 3, 2008
Report Date
March 7, 2008
Manufacturer
OLYMPUS AMERICA, INC.
Product Code
MND
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
User Facility report
Reporter Location
TX, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE OLYMPUS LOOP WAS PLACED INSIDE THE PATIENT. THE LOOP FRACTURED AS IT WAS ADVANCED IN THE NORMAL FASHION, AND IT BROKE OFF INTO THE PATIENT. THE DOCTOR WAS NOT PUSHING OR PULLING IT.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 POLYLOOP LIGATING DEVICE, ENDOSCOPIC MND OLYMPUS AMERICA, INC. * 7K6127

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 18 YR