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MalfunctionFMC

3612 LITE GLOVE

Received Nov 2, 2016

Report 9612030-2016-00595 · MDR key 6072275

Device

Generic name

Lite Glove

Manufacturer

Covidien

Model number

31140257

Catalog number

31140257

Lot number

6147100164

Product problems

  • Device Damaged Prior to Use
  • Torn Material

Patient

Not reported

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

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

AN INVESTIGATION IS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY; 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 THE LIGHT GLOVE HAS A TEAR OUT OF THE PACKAGING ALONG THE HANDLE. THE CUSTOMER NOTED A VISIBLE LINE IN THE PLASTIC (LIKE A MOLD) IT WILL TEAR EXACTLY ALONG THIS MOLD LINE WHEN PUTTING IT OVER THE LIGHT ADAPTER.