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MalfunctionGAS

ULTRA FAST-FIX AB ASSY. CURVED

Received Sep 23, 2009 · Event occurred Aug 20, 2009

Report 1219602-2009-00251 · MDR key 1504177

Device

Generic name

Ultra Fast-fix Ab Assy. Curved / Gat

Model number

72201494

Catalog number

72201494

Lot number

50293838

Product problems

  • Positioning Failure
  • Device, or device fragments remain in patient

Patient

Not reported

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

T1 DEPLOYED AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS, T2 WOULD NOT DEPLOY EVEN WITH FORCE AFTER THE T AND DELIVERY DEVICE WERE REMOVED FROM THE OPERATIVE SITE. NON ABSORBABLE FAST FIX USED IN PLACE OF AN ABSORBABLE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

DEVICE IS NOT BEING RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. (B) (4)