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Received Apr 22, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 30, 2026

Report 3004122598-2026-00005 · MDR key 24955693

Device

Generic name

Tray,suture,removal,mtl Litt Scis,adson

Catalog number

MDS708555

Lot number

26ABD686

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

IT WAS REPORTED ON 03/30 THAT THE SCISSORS INCLUDED IN A SUTURE REMOVAL TRAY BROKE DURING PATIENT USE. NO INJURY TO THE PATIENT WAS MENTIONED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF DEATH, SERIOUS INJURY, MEDICAL INTERVENTION, OR FOLLOW UP CARE. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE REPORTED EVENT COULD CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO SERIOUS INJURY IF IT WERE TO OCCUR AGAIN. IN AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION, THIS MEDWATCH IS BEING FILED. IF ANY FURTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION IS IDENTIFIED OR OBTAINED, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED ON 03/30 THAT THE SCISSORS INCLUDED IN A SUTURE REMOVAL TRAY BROKE DURING PATIENT USE. NO INJURY TO THE PATIENT WAS MENTIONED.