FDA Adverse Event
Other
Summary report: N
SUTURE NEEDLE
MDR report key: 27556
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Received October 11, 1995
Report
- Report Number
- 27556
- Event Type
- Other
- Date Received
- October 11, 1995
- Date of Event
- September 18, 1995
- Report Date
- September 28, 1995
- Manufacturer
- ETHICON, INC.
- Product Code
- GAB
- Report Source
- User Facility report
- Reporter Location
- MA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
Description of Event or Problem · 1
NEEDLE BROKE WHILE SUTURING FASCIA. BROKEN PIECES RETRIEVED & SAVED. PT WAS HEAVY & NEEDLE WAS BROKEN ON HEAVY TISSUE. PT NOT INJURED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUTURE NEEDLE | NEEDLE | GAB | ETHICON, INC. |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 YR | Other |