inforMED
InjuryMEF

BINKY-GRIPTIGHT

Received Jun 30, 1997 · Event occurred May 7, 1997

Report 102502 · MDR key 102502

Device

Generic name

Pacifier, Latex Nipple

Model number

*

Catalog number

UNK

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

  • Detachment Of Device Component

Patient

11 MO

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

MOTHER OF BABY FOUND PACIFIER IN BABY'S CRIB IN TWO PIECES. THE "BUTTON" HANDLE HAD SEPARATED FROM THE MAIN BODY OF THE PACIFIER. THIS PACIFIER WAS OBTAINED AT HOSPITAL AND WAS LESS THAN 2 MONTHS OLD. THE "BUTTON" WHEN SEPARATED FROM THE PACIFIER, PRESENTS A CHOKING HAZARD. AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION, ALL "BINKY-GRIPTIGHT" PACIFIERS ARE BEING REMOVED FROM STOCK AT BUTTERWORTH HOSPITAL.