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MalfunctionGDY

VISTEC

Received May 8, 2026

Report 1423537-2026-00148 · MDR key 25125901

Device

Generic name

Gauze/sponge, Internal, X-ray Detectable

Model number

7318

Catalog number

7318

Lot number

25L018362

Product problems

  • Material Separation

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT RAY-TEC SPONGES WERE INSPECTED PRIOR TO USE AT THE OR GENERAL SURGERY. DURING INSPECTION, RAY-TEC SPONGE WERE FOUND TO HAVE FIBER SEPARATING AND SHEDDING. THE ISSUE WAS NOTICED DURING PREPARATION. THERE WAS NO HARM REPORTED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

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