FDA Adverse Event Other Summary report: N

KARL STORZ

MDR report key: 2616243 · Received June 7, 2012

Report

Report Number
9610617-2012-00019
Event Type
Other
Date Received
June 7, 2012
Date of Event
May 1, 2012
Report Date
June 6, 2012
Manufacturer
KARL STORZ GMBH & CO. KG
Product Code
KNS
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
NJ, US
Reporter Occupation
PHYSICIAN

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

A 2MM PORTION OF ELECTRODE TIP IS BROKEN OFF, POSSIBLY DUE TO STRESS OVERLOAD.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

ALLEGEDLY, DURING A SPINAL PROCEDURE, TIP OF PROBE BROKE AND 2MM PIECE REMAINS IN PATIENT. WE HAVE ADVISED DOCTOR TO REMOVE IT, BUT HAVE NO INFORMATION ON WHETHER THAT WILL BE DONE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 KARL STORZ BIPOLAR PROBE INSERT KNS KARL STORZ GMBH & CO. KG 28163FBE YY

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 Other