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STERILE ROBOTIC/LAPAROSCOPY KITTNER ROLLS MEDIUM 4" LONG 5PK 25PKS

Received Jul 14, 2025 · Event occurred Sep 27, 2021

Report 2951379-2021-00004 · MDR key 22503004

Device

Generic name

Gauze/sponge, Internal, X-ray Detectable

Model number

15505/25

Lot number

1440

Product problems

  • Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem
  • Manufacturing, Packaging or Shipping Problem

Patient

NA · Unknown

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

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

CUSTOMER REPORTED INCORRECT QUANTITY IN SKU 15505/25, LOT 1440. PACKAGE LABELED AS 5-PACK CONTAINED 6 UNITS. THE PRODUCT WAS NOT USED, AND NO PATIENT CONTACT OCCURED. ROOT CAUSE DETERMINED TO BE OPERATOR OVERSIGHT DURING FINAL PACKAGING. STAFF WAS RETRAINED AND ADDITIONAL PACKAGING CHECKS IMPLEMENTED. DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR EVALUATION.

Description of Event or Problem

OPERATING ROOM REPORTS PICKING A CASE AND PULLED ROBOTIC KITTNER ROLLS. THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO HAVE 5 PER PACK. NURSE FOUND 2 PACKS WITH ONLY 4 SEALED INSIDE AND ONE PACK WITH 6. RN PULLED THEM FROM THE OMNICELL. THIS WAS DISCOVERED PRIOR TO REACHING THE PATIENT.

Remedial action

  • Replace