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MalfunctionGAS

CORKNOT COMBO KIT

Received Sep 1, 2016 · Event occurred Aug 15, 2016

Report 5920485 · MDR key 5920485

Device

Generic name

Suture, Nonabsorbable, Synthetic, Polyester

Catalog number

31350

Lot number

407707

Product problems

  • Defective Component

Patient

69 YR

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

A 2ND MITRAL VALVE IMPLANT WAS NEEDED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE SUTURING DEVICE BEING UTILIZED WITH THE ORIGINAL VALVE CURRENTLY BEING IMPLANTED. PER SCRUB TECHS, DOCTOR EXPLANTING THE 1ST VALVE FOR DISCARD, AND REQUESTING TO OPEN A 2ND VALVE. DEVICE AND RE-LOAD SEQUESTERED IN DEPT. NO PATIENT INJURY.