FDA Adverse Event Other Summary report: N

HIBBS CHISEL 9-1/2 ST 3/8

MDR report key: 2281796 · Received October 3, 2011

Report

Report Number
2523190-2011-00067
Event Type
Other
Date Received
October 3, 2011
Report Date
October 3, 2011
Manufacturer
INTEGRA YORK - MILTEX
Product Code
EML
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
VT, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

TO DATE THE DEVICE INVOLVED IN THE REPORTED INCIDENT HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED FOR EVALUATION. AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN INITIATED BASED ON THE REPORTED INFORMATION.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

CUSTOMER SERVICE REP AT THE DISTRIBUTOR'S OFFICE, WAS EXAMINING THE DEVICE. WHEN SHE PUT THE PROTECTIVE COVER BACK ON THE TIP OF THE CHISEL SHE WAS INJURED. TIP WENT THROUGH THE COVER, WHICH SHE BELIEVES WAS ALREADY SLIT. SHE DESCRIBES HER INJURY AS "NON LIFE THREATENING, SIMILAR TO A PAPER CUT". THERE WAS POTENTIAL FOR GREATER HARM.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 HIBBS CHISEL 9-1/2 ST 3/8 M10 - ORTHOPEDIC EML INTEGRA YORK - MILTEX

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1