FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

1 CHROMIC GUT/ON/T - 25

MDR report key: 109535 · Received July 8, 1997

Report

Report Number
109535
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
July 8, 1997
Date of Event
April 21, 1997
Report Date
April 21, 1997
Manufacturer
*
Product Code
GAL
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
User Facility report
Reporter Location
OH, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

TAH, BILATERAL URETERAL CATH INSERTION, LSO APPENDECTOMY WAS PERFORMED. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE SUTURES CONTINUED TO BREAK AND FRAY, WHILE THE DR TRIED TO TIE OFF BLEEDERS. A DIFFERENT TYPE OF SUTURE WAS USED SUCCESSFULLY. THERE WAS AN EXTENDED OR TIME AS A RESULT.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 1 CHROMIC GUT/ON/T - 25 Implant GENERAL CLOSURE SUTURE GAL * 546-73 941391

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 44 YR Other