FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

RICHARD-ALLAN

MDR report key: 163725 · Received April 6, 1998

Report

Report Number
MW1013591
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
April 6, 1998
Date of Event
March 9, 1998
Report Date
March 26, 1998
Manufacturer
RICHARD-ALLAN MEDICAL INDUSTRIES,INC.
Product Code
GAB
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Voluntary report
Reporter Location
FL, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

FREE NEEDLE EYE BROKE OFF OF BODY OF NEEDLE WHILE SUTURING INCISION IN PT'S SHOULDER. X-RAY TAKEN; NO NEEDLE FOUND.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 RICHARD-ALLAN SUTURE NEEDLE (MAYO 1/2 TAPER) GAB RICHARD-ALLAN MEDICAL INDUSTRIES,INC. 216705 07 MAR 02

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 42 YR Other