FDA Adverse Event
Malfunction
Summary report: N
BALENGER SWIVEL KNIFE
MDR report key: 85310
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Received April 22, 1997
Report
- Report Number
- 85310
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- April 22, 1997
- Date of Event
- March 17, 1997
- Report Date
- March 21, 1997
- Manufacturer
- ALLEGIANCE V MUELLER
- Product Code
- KTG
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- User Facility report
- Reporter Location
- LA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
Description of Event or Problem · 1
DURING USE, BLADE OF SWIVEL KNIFE BROKE OFF IN PT'S NOSE. UNABLE TO BE RETRIEVED. NO KNOWN UNTOWARD EFFECTS TO PT.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BALENGER SWIVEL KNIFE | SURGICAL SWIVEL KNIFE | KTG | ALLEGIANCE V MUELLER | 7 3/4" LONG/3MM WIDE | * |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 49 YR |