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MalfunctionFRL

MEDLINE

Received Jun 30, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 21, 2026

Report 25665299 · MDR key 25665299

Device

Generic name

Fiber, Medical, Absorbent

Model number

MDT2168286

Catalog number

MDT2168286

Lot number

50525120099

Patient

51 YR · Female

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

LINT FROM STERILE TOWELS: WE ARE NOTICING THAT OUR OR TOWELS (STERILE) HAVE LENT THAT HAS BEEN COMING OFF AND FINDING IT IN OUR HEPARINIZED SALINE BOWLS AND AFTER WE WIPE OUR WIRES DOWN. THIS CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE HARM TO A PATIENT WHILE DOING ANGIO TYPE PROCEDURES.