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MalfunctionMMP

DEVON LITE GLOVE LIGHT HANDLE SYSTEMS

Received Aug 18, 2015 · Event occurred Aug 3, 2015

Report 5010309 · MDR key 5010309

Device

Generic name

Cover, Barrier, Protective

Manufacturer

Covidien

Catalog number

31140257

Lot number

5153101664X

Product problems

  • Packaging Problem

Patient

Not reported

  • Test Result

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CURRENT PACKAGING CURLS THE SIDE OF THE LIGHT HANDLES. LIGHT HANDLES DO NOT FLATTEN OUT WHILE IN USE. THIS RESULTS IN AN INCOMPLETE COVERING OF THE NON STERILE HANDLE WHICH COULD CAUSE CONTAMINATION OF THE SURGICAL TEAM DURING THE SURGICAL CASE. THE PACKAGING PROBLEM IS PRESENT IN MULTIPLE LOTS WITH MULTIPLE DEVICES.