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MalfunctionGDY

KITTNER ROLL GAUZE

Received Mar 7, 2025 · Event occurred Oct 25, 2024

Report 21547542 · MDR key 21547542

Device

Generic name

Gauze/sponge, Internal, X-ray Detectable

Model number

15506/25

Catalog number

15506/25

Lot number

1607

Patient

NA · Prefer Not To Disclose

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

KITTNERS WERE OPENED TO THE STERILE FIELD AND LANDED ON A GOWN. HAIR WAS DISCOVERED WOVEN IN THE KNITTER. GOWN AND KITTNERS WERE REMOVED FROM THE STERILE FIELD. PATIENT WAS NOT IN THE OR AT THIS TIME. STERILE FIELD WAS MAINTAINED FOR SURGERY. CAREFREE-KITTNER+TAIL. REF#: 15506/25. LOT#: 1607. EXPIRATION DATE: 05/01/2027. MAN. DATE: 05/01/2024.