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MalfunctionFPK

TUBING SETS FOR INFILTRATION PUMP

Received May 22, 2013 · Event occurred May 15, 2013

Report 2953189-2013-00043 · MDR key 3170760

Device

Generic name

Tubing Sets For Infiltration Pump

Manufacturer

Covidien

Model number

TTUB-4

Catalog number

TTUB-4

Lot number

P2042013-02

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

UNK

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED TO COVIDIEN ON (B)(6) 2013 THAT A CUSTOMER HAD AN ISSUE WITH TUBING SETS FOR INFILTRATION PUMP. THE CUSTOMER STATES THE TUBING BROKE IN THE ROTOR PART AND THE TUMESCENT JUST DRIPS AND DOES NOT FLOW SMOOTHLY. AS A RESULT, THE PROCEDURE TIME WAS EXTENDED. THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE PATIENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

SUBMIT DATE: 05/22/2013. AN INVESTIGATION IS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY. UPON COMPLETION, THE RESULTS WILL BE FORWARDED.