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MalfunctionGDG

DURAHOOK 1/4 HOOK 10 PKG/BX 6 HKS/PKG

Received Apr 3, 2015 · Event occurred Mar 10, 2015

Report 3003898360-2015-00227 · MDR key 4661823

Device

Generic name

Durahook

Manufacturer

Teleflex Medical

Catalog number

382805

Lot number

01M1300356

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

COMPLAINT ALLEGES THAT THE ELASTICS ON THE PRODUCT ARE BRITTLE AND BREAKING. FOUND PRIOR TO USE ON PATIENT, DURING INSPECTION/ FUNCTIONALITY TESTING. NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED.

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.