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MalfunctionGDG

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

Received Dec 12, 2012 · Event occurred Nov 6, 2012

Report 3003898360-2012-00580 · MDR key 2900849

Device

Generic name

Dermahook

Manufacturer

Teleflex Medical

Catalog number

382805

Lot number

01H100211

Product problems

  • Degraded
  • Device Damaged Prior to Use

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE EVENT IS REPORTED AS: COMPLAINT ALLEGES: THE COMPLAINANT OBSERVED THAT SEVERAL OF THE ELASTIC PORTIONS OF THE DERMAHOOK ARE SIGNIFICANTLY DEGRADED PRIOR TO THE PACKAGES BEING OPENED. NO PT INJURY REPORTED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

PER DEVICE HISTORY RECORD (DHR) INVESTIGATION DID NOT SHOW ISSUES RELATED TO THIS COMPLAINT. ASSESSMENT WAS CONDUCTED AND NO CHANGES REQUIRED. COMPLAINT CANNOT BE CONFIRMED SINCE THE SAMPLE WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR INVESTIGATION, THEREFORE, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE FOR THE DEFECT REPORTED AND A CORRECTIVE ACTION FOR IT. THE MFR WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR AND TREND RELATING COMPLAINTS.