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MalfunctionMFJ

DEK BL MF 0 TC-43/HR 26 2N 36"

Received Apr 25, 2016 · Event occurred Apr 8, 2016

Report 3004365956-2016-00201 · MDR key 5604518

Device

Manufacturer

Teleflex Medical

Catalog number

833-124

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • Mechanical Jam
  • Mechanical Jam

Patient

Not reported

  • No Information
  • No Information

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

QN#(B)(4). THE DEVICE HISTORY REVIEW COULD NOT BE CONDUCTED SINCE THE LOT NUMBER WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION AT THIS TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR AND TREND RELATED EVENTS.

Description of Event or Problem

ALLEGED EVENT: DURING PLACEMENT OF THE CAPIO SUTURE WHILE PERFORMING THE BITE, THE BULLET TIP JAMMED IN THE HEAD OF THE CAPIO SLIM DEVICE AND THE SUTURE BROKE. THEY USED A SECOND CAPIO SLIM AND A NEW SUTURE TO FINISH THE PROCEDURE WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. THE PATIENT'S CONDITION WAS REPORTED AS UNKNOWN.