FDA Adverse Event Other Summary report: N

ETHICON, INC.

MDR report key: 35681 · Received August 13, 1996

Report

Report Number
35681
Event Type
Other
Date Received
August 13, 1996
Date of Event
August 12, 1996
Report Date
August 13, 1996
Manufacturer
ETHICON
Product Code
GAW
Adverse Event
Yes
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
User Facility report
Reporter Location
MA, US
Reporter Occupation
NURSE

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

DURING SUBCUTANEOUS SUTURING OF ABDOMINAL AREA TIP OF NEEDLE BROKE OFF IN PT'S SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE. DATE DEVICE EXPIRES: 1/2000.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 ETHICON, INC. Implant SUTURE GAW ETHICON * HG9130

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 46 YR Other