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MalfunctionDTS

SURGICAL SUCKER/ SUMP SET

Received Nov 19, 2014 · Event occurred Nov 5, 2014

Report 1625519-2014-00002 · MDR key 4392401

Device

Generic name

Adult Hex Handle Grooved - Tip Sucke

Manufacturer

Novosci Corp.

Model number

201135N

Lot number

295004/ 294810

Product problems

  • Device Operates Differently Than Expected

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

ON (B)(6) 2014, AN INCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO NOVOSCI BY THE DISTRIBUTOR MEDTRONIC. FROM THEIR REPORTS, DURING AN OPERATION THE TIP OF A TMP SUCKER CAME UNATTACHED DURING USE IN A SURGERY. IT WAS UNCERTAIN IF IT WAS BROKEN WHILE IN PATIENTS CHEST. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AND NOT AVAILABLE FOR RETURN. THE PERFUSIONIST STATED THAT THERE WAS NO INJURY TO PATIENT DUE TO THE INCIDENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

DEVICE WAS DISCARDED AFTER SURGERY. WE ARE WAITING ON ADDITIONAL INFO FROM USER. (B)(4).