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MalfunctionEZP

CONVATEC LOOP OSTOMY ROD

Received Jul 22, 2005 · Event occurred Jun 20, 2005

Report 1049092-2005-00042 · MDR key 720249

Device

Generic name

Ostomy Rod

Manufacturer

Convatec

Model number

NA

Catalog number

022356

Lot number

4E78881

Product problems

  • Detachment Of Device Component
  • Device Or Device Fragments Location Unknown

Patient

UNKNOWN

  • Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

"IT IS A DETACHMENT OF THE SWIVEL AND (REPORTED BY SURGEON BECAUSE HE DID NOT FIND THIS SMALL PART OF THE LOOP WHEN HE EXAMINED THE PATIENT.) AND FOR INFORMATION, THE LOOP WAS USED WITH THE SYSTEM EASYFLEX 70 AND NOT SUTURED."

Remedial action

  • Other