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MalfunctionGDG

WECK DURAHOOK 1/4" HOOK 10 PKG/BX 6 HKS/PKG

Received Jul 22, 2011 · Event occurred Jun 6, 2011

Report 3003898360-2011-00319 · MDR key 2192918

Device

Generic name

Durahook

Manufacturer

Teleflex Medical

Catalog number

382800

Lot number

01C1000235

Product problems

  • Degraded

Patient

UNK

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

UNK IF SAMPLE IS AVAILABLE FOR EVAL, THEREFORE, INVESTIGATION IS INCOMPLETE. A FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATION REPORT WILL BE SENT WHEN COMPLETED.

Description of Event or Problem

THE EVENT IS REPORTED AS: COMPLAINT ALLEGED: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NOTICED THE ELASTICS HAD DETERIORATED AWAY FROM THE HOOKS BEFORE HE OPENED THE PACKAGE. PRODUCT WAS NOT OPENED OR USED. HOSPITAL PAPERWORK SUBMITTED STATES THAT THERE WAS NO PT HARM OR A CLOSE CALL.

Remedial action

  • Other