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MalfunctionDWS

KELLYWICK TUNNELER

Received Jul 3, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 5, 2026

Report 2020394-2026-01711 · MDR key 25702331

Device

Generic name

Surgical Other

Catalog number

KW2000

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging
  • Material Twisted/Bent

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

H11: AS THE LOT NUMBER FOR THE DEVICE WAS NOT PROVIDED, A REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORDS COULD NOT BE PERFORMED. THE RETURN OF THE SAMPLE IS PENDING. THE INVESTIGATION OF THE REPORTED EVENT IS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY. SECTION A THROUGH F: THE INFORMATION PROVIDE BY BD REPRESENTS ALL THE KNOWN INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. DESPITE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, THE COMPLAINANT/REPORTER WAS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER PATIENT, PRODUCT, OR PROCEDURAL DETAILS TO BD.

Description of Event or Problem

ON (B)(6) 2026, A PATIENT UNDERWENT SURGICAL PROCEDURE USING A KELLY WICK TUNNELLER. PRIOR TO THE PROCEDURE, IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS BENT ON LATCH AND HOLES IN THE INTERNAL PLASTIC. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONTACT.