inforMED
MalfunctionGDY

VISTEC

Received Mar 5, 2025 · Event occurred Feb 26, 2025

Report 1423537-2025-00118 · MDR key 21529683

Device

Generic name

Gauze/sponge, Internal, X-ray Detectable

Model number

7318

Catalog number

7318

Lot number

24G032362

Product problems

  • Component Missing
  • Component Missing

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 VISTEC SPONGE THAT ONLY HAD 9 SPONGES IN IT INSTEAD OF 10.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

SAMPLES WERE NOT RECEIVED FOR THE INVESTIGATION. BECAUSE A SAMPLE WAS NOT RETURNED, WE WERE UNABLE TO PERFORM A FOLLOW UP INVESTIGATION TO INCLUDE FUNCTIONAL AND VISUAL EVALUATIONS TO CONFIRM THE REPORTED ISSUE AND DETERMINE A ROOT CAUSE. A CORRECTIVE ACTION IS NOT APPLICABLE AT THIS TIME. IF A SAMPLE IS RECEIVED AT A LATER DATE, THIS COMPLAINT WILL BE REOPENED FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION.