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MalfunctionGBW

TAUT INTRODUCER PERITONEAL CATHETER

Received Sep 21, 2018 · Event occurred Sep 19, 2018

Report MW5080054 · MDR key 7901794

Device

Generic name

Peritoneal Catheter

Manufacturer

Teleflex Medical

Model number

PI-93

Catalog number

PI-93

Lot number

73E1700181

Product problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component
  • Device Fell

Patient

43 YR

  • Foreign Body In Patient
  • Foreign Body In Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

SMALL SILICONE WASHER FELL OUT OF THE TAUT INTRODUCER PERITONEAL CATHETER INTO THE PT'S ABDOMEN. SURGEON WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE THE WASHER. ONLY WASHER / SEAL AND PACKAGING RETAINED BY STAFF.