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MalfunctionPXI

SAFE-T-CENTESIS

Received May 14, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 3, 2026

Report 25169052 · MDR key 25169052

Device

Generic name

Thoracentesis Tray

Model number

PIG1260T

Catalog number

PIG1260T

Lot number

REKX3924

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

A MANUFACTURER DEFECT IN THORACENTESIS KIT, SAFE T-CENTESIS 6FR CATHETER DRAINAGE TRAY REF PIG1260T, LOT NUMBER REKX3924, UPON OPENING THE KIT, DOCTOR IDENTIFIED THAT THE CATHETER DRAINAGE DEVICE WAS CURVED/ BENT. THE SAID SUPPLY WAS THEN TAKEN OUT OF THE FIELD AND A NEW SAFE T-CENTESIS 6FR CATHETER DRAINAGE TRAY OPENED.