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MalfunctionFMC

3611 LITE GLOVE

Received Dec 9, 2016 · Event occurred Dec 1, 2016

Report 9612030-2016-00802 · MDR key 6158629

Device

Generic name

Lite Glove

Manufacturer

Covidien

Model number

31140208

Catalog number

31140208

Lot number

6162100164

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

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 STATES THAT WHILE PLACING THE LITE GLOVE ON THE HANDLE ADAPTER, IT SPLIT AND THE INTERN SURGEON LOST HIS STERILIZATION. AS A RESULT, THE SURGEON HAD TO USE NEW GLOVES.