FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

AVAMAX

MDR report key: 1644401 · Received March 5, 2010

Report

Report Number
1644401
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
March 5, 2010
Date of Event
January 15, 2010
Report Date
March 5, 2010
Manufacturer
CARDINAL HEALTH
Product Code
KIH
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
User Facility report
Reporter Location
WI, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

DURING A VERTEBROPLASTY, THE HANDLE OF THE STYLET BROKE OFF OF THE NEEDLE. THE PHYSICIAN WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE STYLET WITHOUT INJURY TO THE PATIENT.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 AVAMAX DISPENSER, CEMENT, STYLET KIH CARDINAL HEALTH * L9J309

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 55 YR