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MalfunctionOVN

SYNETURE

Received Jul 30, 2019 · Event occurred Jul 11, 2019

Report 1219930-2019-04507 · MDR key 8843389

Device

Model number

8886661851

Catalog number

8886661851

Product problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component
  • Detachment of Device or Device Component

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

IF INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE FUTURE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE ISSUED.

Description of Event or Problem

ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, ON A THIGH LIFT PLASTICS PROCEDURE, 8-10 MINUTES INTO THE PROCEDURE USING THE SUBCUTANEOUS CLOSURE SUTURING TECHNIQUE, THE NEEDLE DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE AFTER TWO TO THREE PASSES. IT WAS STATED THAT FOUR SUTURES WERE OPENED AND THE SAME ISSUE OCCURRED. THE STRAND WERE TIED AND ANOTHER SUTURE WAS USED TO COMPLETE THE CASE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.