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MalfunctionHCF

COR-KNOT MINI®

Received Apr 15, 2025 · Event occurred Mar 7, 2025

Report 21839600 · MDR key 21839600

Device

Generic name

Instrument, Ligature Passing And Knot Tying

Model number

031350

Lot number

6228735

Product problems

  • Mechanical Problem
  • Therapeutic or Diagnostic Output Failure

Patient

NA · Male

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

WHILE PERFORMING OPEN HEART SURGERY THE COR-KNOT DEVICE WAS BEING USED AND FAILED. TWO DEVICES COME IN THE KIT. ONE OF THEM FAILED COMPLETELY AND THE OTHER EVENTUALLY FAILED AS WELL. THEY WOULD NOT CRIMP CORRECTLY.