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BIOPRO MEMORY STAPLE

Received Oct 15, 2012 · Event occurred Sep 20, 2012

Report 1833506-2012-00003 · MDR key 2796352

Device

Generic name

Staple

Manufacturer

Biopro, Inc.

Model number

17631

Lot number

111850

Product problems

  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected

Patient

UNK

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

STAPLE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED BECAUSE THE DOCTOR FELT THAT IT DID NOT COMPRESS PROPERLY.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE EIGHT STAPLES FROM SAME LOT WERE TESTED AND ALL STAPLES FUNCTIONED AS INTENDED FOR USE.

Remedial action

  • Replace