FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

ALLPORT MASTOID SEARCHER 6 1/2"

MDR report key: 165176 · Received April 29, 1998

Report

Report Number
1423507-1998-00135
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
April 29, 1998
Date of Event
February 13, 1998
Report Date
April 29, 1998
Manufacturer
ALLEGIANCE HEALTHCARE
Product Code
JZC
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
NC, US
Reporter Occupation
NURSE

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE TIP ON THE MASTOID SEARCHER BROKE OFF DURING A CERVICAL SPINE PROCEDURE. THE BROKEN TIP WAS NOT SEEN BY THE NAKED EYE NOR ON X-RAY.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 ALLPORT MASTOID SEARCHER 6 1/2" INSTRUMENT JZC ALLEGIANCE HEALTHCARE AU5680 UNK

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 28 YR Other