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MalfunctionGCD

ARGYL CON TUBE N-C 7MM X 3.1M STRL

Received Jul 24, 2009 · Event occurred Jun 12, 2009

Report 9612030-2009-00023 · MDR key 1468273

Device

Generic name

Connecting Tube

Manufacturer

Covidien

Model number

8888301713

Catalog number

8888301713

Lot number

906204664

Product problems

  • Detachment Of Device Component

Patient

UNK

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED TO COVIDIEN ON 07/20/2009 THAT A CUSTOMER HAD A PROBLEM WITH A CONNECTING TUBE. THE CUSTOMER STATES THAT WHILE IN USE, THE BLUE GRIP DISENGAGED AND FELL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY. THE CUSTOMER REPORTS THAT IT WAS ABLE TO BE RETRIEVED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B) (4). AN INVESTIGATION IS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY. UPON COMPLETION, THE RESULTS WILL BE FORWARDED.