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MalfunctionGDG

WECK DERMA HOOK

Received Apr 19, 2011 · Event occurred Jan 24, 2011

Report 3003898360-2011-00232 · MDR key 2093392

Device

Generic name

Derma Hook

Manufacturer

Teleflex Medical

Model number

NA

Catalog number

382805

Lot number

01H1000446

Product problems

  • Other (for use when an appropriate device code cannot be identified)

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

NO SAMPLE WILL BE RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION. INVESTIGATION IS INCOMPLETE. A F/U REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.

Description of Event or Problem

THE EVENT IS REPORTED AS: DURING A BRAIN SURGERY, ONE OF THE DEVICES BROKE LOOSE ALMOST CAUSING THE SCALP FLAP TO CLOSE OVER THE BRAIN TISSUE. NO PT INJURY REPORTED.

Remedial action

  • Other