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MalfunctionFGM

PROBE DE 6 SERLING

Received Oct 16, 2015 · Event occurred Jul 1, 2015

Report 2523190-2015-00106 · MDR key 5157817

Device

Generic name

M5 - General Surgery

Catalog number

10-8-ST

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • Particulates

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

TO DATE THE DEVICE INVOLVED IN THE REPORTED INCIDENT HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED FOR EVALUATION. AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN INITIATED BASED ON THE REPORTED INFORMATION.

Description of Event or Problem

CUSTOMER INITIALLY REPORTS THAT DURING THE FIRST WASH ALL PROBES WERE DISCOLORED. IN USE, USER REALIZED THEY WERE PEELING OFF CAUSING RESIDUES IN THE WOUND WHICH REQUIRED THEM TO CLEAN OUT THE WOUND AGAIN. (B)(6) 2015 CUSTOMER REPORTS EVENT OCCURRED (B)(6) 2015. THEY WERE INSERTING A PLAIN PACKING STRIP IN WOUND WHEN NURSES SAW RESIDUES AND REMOVED IT RIGHT AFTER. NO HARM DONE TO PATIENT.