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MalfunctionDTS

NOVOSCI

Received Jul 21, 2005 · Event occurred Jun 1, 2005

Report 1625519-2005-00002 · MDR key 742492

Device

Generic name

Adult Sump Sucker

Manufacturer

Novosci Corp.

Model number

NA

Catalog number

201090NS

Lot number

278038

Product problems

  • Tip breakage

Patient

NA

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

SUCKER BROKE DURING SURGERY. TIP WAS RETRIEVED. NO REPORT OF PATIENT INJURY.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

H6: SUCKERS ARE TESTED DURING MANUFACTURING FOR BEND STRENGTH TEST. DIRECTIONS FOR USE FOR SUCKERS STATE "IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED AS A PROBE OR RETRACTOR." PRODUCT IS SUPPLIED TO ANOTHER MANUFACTURER WHERE IT RECEIVES FURTHER PROCESSING. PRODUCT MET SPECIFICATIONS.