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MalfunctionGDY

VISTEC

Received Mar 5, 2025

Report 1423537-2025-00115 · MDR key 21529575

Device

Generic name

Gauze/sponge, Internal, X-ray Detectable

Model number

7318

Catalog number

7318

Lot number

24H081962

Product problems

  • Material Separation
  • Material Separation

Patient

NA · Unknown

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE RAYTECHS ARE FALLING APART, SINGLE STERILE AND IN THE PACK.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

AN INVESTIGATION IS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY. UPON COMPLETION, THE RESULTS WILL BE FORWARDED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

A PHOTO SAMPLE WAS RECEIVED FOR THE INVESTIGATION. UPON A VISUAL EVALUATION OF THE PHOTO SAMPLE, THE REPORTED EVENT WAS CONFIRMED; THE GAUZE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN UNRAVELED DURING THE PROCEDURE EXPOSING THE SALVAGE EDGE. THE ROOT CAUSE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED AT THIS TIME.