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MalfunctionGDY

VISTEC

Received May 27, 2025

Report 1423537-2025-00213 · MDR key 22087653

Device

Generic name

Gauze/sponge, Internal, X-ray Detectable

Model number

7317

Catalog number

7317--

Lot number

25B022962

Product problems

  • Material Fragmentation
  • Material Frayed
  • Material Fragmentation
  • Material Frayed

Patient

NA · Unknown

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

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

CORRECTIONS: G2: REPORT SOURCE: DISTRIBUTOR WAS CHECKED OFF. D3: DATE RECEIVED BY MANUFACTURER WAS UPDATED FROM 15-MAY-2025 TO 08-MAY-2025.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

AN INVESTIGATION IS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY. UPON COMPLETION, THE RESULTS WILL BE FORWARDED.

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER REPORTED SHREDDING AND HIGH AMOUNTS OF LINT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD (DHR) FOR LOT 25B022962 WAS REVIEWED AND NO ANOMALIES RELATED TO THE REPORTED ISSUE WERE OBSERVED. PRIOR TO A LOT¿S RELEASE, THE LOT MUST BE DEEMED ACCEPTABLE BY-PASSING INSPECTIONS THAT ARE BASED ON A VALID SAMPLING PLAN. DURING PRODUCTION, INSPECTORS ROUTINELY EXAMINE A STATISTICAL SAMPLE BOTH PHYSICALLY AND VISUALLY. PHOTOS AND SAMPLES WERE PROVIDED FOR EVALUATION AND THE REPORTED ISSUE WAS CONFIRMED. HOWEVER, THE EXACT ROOT CAUSE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED BASED ON THE AVAILABLE INFORMATION. NO ACTIONS REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. WE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR RELATED REPORTS TO DETERMINE IF ADDITIONAL ACTIONS ARE NECESSARY.