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MalfunctionFHI

DISPOSABLE LAP

Received Dec 31, 2004 · Event occurred Sep 21, 2004

Report 566176 · MDR key 566176

Device

Generic name

Laparotomy Sponge

Manufacturer

Unk

Catalog number

REF. LDIII

Lot number

040130

Product problems

  • Material Separation

Patient

47 YR

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DISPOSABLE LAP SPONGE RIPPED INTO 2 PIECES WHILE IN ABDOMEN. BOTH PIECES WERE REMOVED AND SEQUESTERED.