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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 3003898360-2012-00627 · MDR key 2889163

Device

Generic name

Hook Retractor

Manufacturer

Teleflex Medical

Catalog number

382805

Lot number

01L1100166

Product problems

  • Degraded

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE EVENT IS REPORTED AS: COMPLAINT ALLEGES: DURING INSPECTION/FUNCTIONALITY TESTING WHEN 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.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

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