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MalfunctionGBW

TAUT INTRADUCERS 8RF

Received Jun 3, 2011 · Event occurred May 23, 2011

Report 3003898360-2011-00261 · MDR key 2158598

Device

Generic name

Taut Intraducer

Manufacturer

Teleflex Medical

Catalog number

PI-104

Lot number

01K1000038

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

UNK

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE EVENT IS REPORTED AS: ALLEGED ISSUE: TIP OF SHEATH BROKE OFF INSIDE THE PATIENT WHILE PERFORMING THE PROCEDURE. ALL THE PIECES WERE RETRIEVED, INCLUDING THE TIP, AND ANOTHER DEVICE WAS USED WITH NO FURTHER ISSUES. NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

SAMPLE HAS BEEN RECEIVED BY MANUFACTURER BUT INVESTIGATION IS INCOMPLETE AT TIME OF THIS REPORT. A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE SENT WHEN INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.

Remedial action

  • Other