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MalfunctionNWT

PMI

Received Nov 22, 2023 · Event occurred Oct 12, 2023

Report 3009495876-2023-00001 · MDR key 18196256

Device

Generic name

Pmi Combo Pack - Cholangiogram Cather With Disposable Percutaneous Introducer

Model number

PMIORCAP20

Catalog number

PMIORCAP20

Lot number

030220401

Product problems

  • Loss of or Failure to Bond
  • Loss of or Failure to Bond

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ON OCTOBER 12TH A LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLANGIOGRAM CATHETER WITH PART NUMBER PMIORCAP20 AND LOT NUMBER 030220401 WAS TAGGED AS DEFECTIVE AFTER THE TIP DISCONNECTED FROM THE CATHETER AS THE SURGEON WAS INSERTING IT IN THE PATIENTS GALLBLADDER FOR DYE INFUSION FOR A CHOLANGIOGRAM. IT WAS NOT REPORTED THAT THE TIP WAS EVER LOOSE INSIDE THE PATIENT. NO HARM TO PATIENT OR COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED. NO ADVERSE EVENT WAS REPORTED. THE DEVICE IN QUESTION WAS NOT RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION. THIS IS THE FIRST PRODUCT PROBLEM WITH PMIORCAP20 LOT NUMBER 030220401. ONLY ONE DEVICE FROM THE LOT OF 200 IS AFFECTED. THERE HAVE BEEN NO SIMILAR REPORTS FOR THIS LOT OR THIS DEVICE AS A WHOLE. PATIENT INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE.