FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

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MDR report key: 192013 · Received October 15, 1998

Report

Report Number
MW1014739
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
October 15, 1998
Date of Event
August 24, 1998
Report Date
September 25, 1998
Manufacturer
NUCLETRON OLDELFT CORP.
Product Code
IWF
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Voluntary report
Reporter Location
PA, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

PT IN FOR RADIATION ONCOLOGY PROCEDURE. TEMPLATE WAS IMPLANTED FOR INSTILLATION OF DUMMIES. DURING PROCEDURE A PORTION OF THE NEEDLE BROKE OFF AND BECAME LODGED IN THE PT'S CERVIX. PORTION OF INSTRUMENT RETAINED AND SENT TO MFR AT THEIR REQUEST FOR EVAL.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 * Implant 20CM TROCHAR PATIENT NEEDLE IWF NUCLETRON OLDELFT CORP. 083.924 *

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 54 YR Other