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MalfunctionGDG

WECK DURAHOOK NEURO ELASTIC RETRACTORS, 1/4"

Received May 17, 2011 · Event occurred Apr 27, 2011

Report 3003898360-2011-00242 · MDR key 2113797

Device

Generic name

Durahook Neuro Elastic Retractor

Manufacturer

Teleflex Medical

Catalog number

382800

Lot number

01D1000045

Product problems

  • Component(s), broken

Patient

NA

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE EVENT IS REPORTED AS: COMPLAINT ALLEGED THAT THE RUBBER BANDS WERE DEFECTIVE. THEY WERE BREAKING WHILE THE OPERATING ROOM STAFF WAS PREPARING TO USE THEM. THERE WAS NO PT INVOLVEMENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

SAMPLE RECEIVED BY MFR, BUT INVESTIGATION IS INCOMPLETE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT. A F/U REPORT WILL BE SENT WHEN INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED.

Remedial action

  • Other