No chrondrocytes in cartilage biopsy

Record number: 
1118
Adverse Occurrence type: 
MPHO Type: 
Estimated frequency: 
Never reported before
Alerting signals, symptoms, evidence of occurrence: 
An autologous cartilage biopsy was processed in a foreign tissue establishment. No chrondrocytes were found in the biopsy.
Demonstration of imputability or root cause: 
Investigations did not reveal a cause and the patient had to undergo a second biopsy.
Suggest references: 
TRIP annual report 2013 Biovigilance