inforMED
MalfunctionGDY

VISTEC

Received Mar 5, 2025

Report 1423537-2025-00117 · MDR key 21529636

Device

Generic name

Gauze/sponge, Internal, X-ray Detectable

Model number

7318

Catalog number

7318

Lot number

23M059162

Product problems

  • Material Separation
  • Material Separation

Patient

NA · Unknown

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

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

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

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE GAUZE IS FRAYING. THERE WAS NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION REQUIRED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

A SAMPLE WAS RECEIVED AT THE PLANT FOR THE INVESTIGATION. UPON A VISUAL EVALUATION OF THE SAMPLE, THE REPORTED EVENT WAS CONFIRMED; THE SALVAGE EDGE WAS EXPOSED. A ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS INDICATED THAT THIS OCCURRED DURING OUR MANUFACTURING PROCESS. A PREVENTIVE ACTION HAS BEEN INITIATED TO ADDRESS THE REPORTED ISSUE.