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MalfunctionGDG

WECK DERMAHOOK 1/2" HOOK 10 PKG/BX 6 HKS/PKG

Received Dec 21, 2012 · Event occurred Nov 1, 2012

Report 3003898360-2012-00626 · MDR key 2889162

Device

Generic name

Hook Retractor

Manufacturer

Teleflex Medical

Catalog number

382805

Lot number

01E1100396

Product problems

  • Degraded
  • Out-Of-Box Failure

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE SAMPLE WAS NOT RECEIVED BY THE MFR AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.

Description of Event or Problem

THE EVENT IS REPORTED AS: COMPLAINT ALLEGES: DURING INSPECTION/FUNCTIONALITY TESTING WAS OPENING A PACKAGE THE HOSPITAL FOUND THAT THE ELASTIC PORTION OF THE DERMAHOOK WAS SIGNIFICANTLY DEGRADED. ISSUE WAS REPORTED PRIOR TO USE ON A PT. NO PT INJURY REPORTED.