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MalfunctionHCF

COR-KNOT®

Received Sep 16, 2025 · Event occurred Aug 26, 2025

Report 23062249 · MDR key 23062249

Device

Generic name

Instrument, Ligature Passing And Knot Tying

Model number

030800

Catalog number

030800

Lot number

958788

Product problems

  • Loose or Intermittent Connection
  • Failure to Fire

Patient

NA · Male

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING A CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY, THE COR-KNOT DEVICE DID NOT FIRE CORRECTLY RESULTING IN THE THE SUTURES BEING LOOSE AND REQUIRING REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE SUTURES. IN ADDITION, IT REQUIRED EXTRA SUTURES AND ADDITIONAL CROSS-CLAMP TIME.