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MalfunctionGDG

DERMAHOOK 1/2 HOOK 10 PKG/BX 6 HKS/PK

Received Jan 13, 2015 · Event occurred Dec 16, 2014

Report 3003898360-2015-00024 · MDR key 4421874

Device

Generic name

Dermahook

Manufacturer

Teleflex Medical

Catalog number

382805

Lot number

01A1400195

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4). DEVICE HISTORY RECORD (DHR) INVESTIGATION DID NOT SHOW ISSUES RELATED TO THIS COMPLAINT. NO CORRECTIVE ACTIONS CAN BE ESTABLISHED SINCE IT IS NECESSARY TO RECEIVE THE PHYSICAL SAMPLE TO PERFORM A PROPER INVESTIGATION AND CONFIRM THE DEFECT. AT THIS TIME DUE TO THE LACK OF DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO CONFIRM THE COMPLAINT AND TO DETERMINE THE ROOT CAUSE. THE MANUFACTURER WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR AND TREND RELATING COMPLAINTS.

Description of Event or Problem

ALLEGED ISSUE: CUSTOMER CLAIMS BAND IN THE PACKAGING IS BROKEN AND UNUSABLE PRIOR TO OPENING PRODUCT. NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED.