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MalfunctionFMC

NS-3631 N-STER DISPOSABLE

Received Nov 23, 2016

Report 9612030-2016-00710 · MDR key 6124561

Device

Generic name

Lite Gloves

Manufacturer

Covidien

Model number

31159422

Catalog number

31159422

Lot number

615237764X

Product problems

  • Crack
  • Split

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 AN ISSUE OCCURRED WITH LITE GLOVES. THE CUSTOMER REPORTS MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED INDICATING THAT THE COVIDIEN LIGHT HANDLE COVERS ARE CRACKING AND SPLITTING.