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MalfunctionFRL

MEDLINE

Received Jun 19, 2026 · Event occurred May 21, 2026

Report 1417592-2026-02846 · MDR key 25565806

Device

Generic name

Towel,or,dsp,st,blue,dlx,2/pk,40pk/cs

Catalog number

MDT2168202

Lot number

26026030026

Product problems

  • Material Fragmentation

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE END USER HAS NOTICED FIBERS IN THEIR TOWELS RECENTLY WHICH WERE NEVER THERE BEFORE. 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 IS A REPORTABLE EVENT. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE THIS REPORT WILL BE REOPENED AND REEVALUATED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE END USER HAS NOTICED FIBERS IN THEIR TOWELS RECENTLY WHICH WERE NEVER THERE BEFORE.