MEDLINE
Received May 5, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 9, 2026
Report 3004122598-2026-00006 · MDR key 25086155
Device
Generic name
Tray,suture,removal,mtl Litt Scis,adson
Manufacturer
Productos Medline S.a. De C.v.Catalog number
MDS708555
Lot number
25LBH503
Product problems
- Dull, Blunt
Patient
Unknown
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) THAT THE SCISSORS IN THE SUTURE REMOVAL TRAY WERE DULL, AND THE NURSE WAS UNABLE TO CUT THROUGH THE SUTURE. 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 (B)(6) THAT THE SCISSORS IN THE SUTURE REMOVAL TRAY WERE DULL, AND THE NURSE WAS UNABLE TO CUT THROUGH THE SUTURE.