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ESOPHAGEAL MANOMETRY CATHETER

Received Aug 17, 2018 · Event occurred Aug 14, 2018

Report MW5079232 · MDR key 7797303

Device

Generic name

Manometry Catheter

Model number

UNI-ESO-WG1A1

Catalog number

CH 8544

Lot number

K123245-E-1047-D

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

Not reported

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

FOLLOWING USE, THE DIVERSATEK HEALTHCARE / SANDHILL ESOPHAGEAL MANOMETRY CATHETER WAS NOTED TO HAVE EXPOSED COPPER WIRES BELOW THE MOST PROXIMAL CATHETER MARKER BEAD.