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MalfunctionFMC

3611 LITE GLOVE

Received Nov 1, 2016

Report 9612030-2016-00584 · MDR key 6069173

Device

Generic name

Lite Glove

Manufacturer

Covidien

Model number

31140208

Catalog number

31140208

Lot number

6148100164

Product problems

  • Torn Material

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

SUBMIT DATE: 11/1/2016. AN INVESTIGATION IS CURRENTLY UNDER WAY; UPON COMPLETION THE RESULTS WILL BE FORWARDED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED TO COVIDIEN ON (B)(6) 2016 THAT A CUSTOMER HAD AN ISSUE WITH A LITE GLOVE. THE CUSTOMER REPORTS THAT WHILE INSERTING THE DEVICE, IT TORE OFF INTO TWO. ANOTHER DEVICE HAD TO BE USED TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THE PATIENT WAS IN THE ROOM WHEN THE TEAR OCCURRED, THERE WAS NO ANTIBIOTICS REQUIRED FOR THE PATIENT.