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MalfunctionGBW

OPEN-ENDED PERITONEAL CATHETER WITH SLITS, 120CM

Received Feb 10, 2014

Report 2648988-2014-00006 · MDR key 3832322

Device

Generic name

Na

Catalog number

NL8501376

Lot number

1133816

Product problems

  • Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE INVOLVED IN THE REPORTED INCIDENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED FOR EVALUATION. AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN INITIATED BASED UPON THE REPORTED INFORMATION.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT AN OPEN-ENDED PERITONEAL CATHETER WITH THE SLITS HAD BLACK "DIRT" ADHERED AT THE TIP OF THE CATHETER. THE ISSUE WAS FOUND UPON INCOMING INSPECTION.