FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

MINI ENDO POCKET BAG 3X4 10/SC

MDR report key: 11861905 · Received May 21, 2021

Report

Report Number
3007216334-2021-00261
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
May 21, 2021
Date of Event
April 20, 2021
Report Date
May 21, 2021
Manufacturer
UNIMAX MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Product Code
GCJ
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Distributor report
Reporter Location
IT
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

THIS REPORT IS BEING FILED AS A VOLUNTARY DISTRIBUTOR REPORT. THE MANUFACTURER, UNIMAX MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC., IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PERFORMING THE EVALUATION, INVESTIGATION AND ANY REMEDIAL ACTIONS RELATED TO THIS REPORTED DEVICE ISSUE. THIS ISSUE WILL CONTINUE TO BE MONITORED THROUGH THE COMPLAINT SYSTEM TO ASSURE PATIENT SAFETY.

Description of Event or Problem · 0

VOLUNTARY DISTRIBUTOR REPORT. THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE, SB534, WAS "AT THE EXIT OF THE BAG FROM THE INTRODUCER THE RUBBER THAT JOINS THE TWO ENDS OF THE BLADES COMES OFF THE PIECES OF RUBBER FELL INTO THE ABDOMEN, CREATING DIFFICULTIES IN RETRIEVING THEM". THE EVENT OCCURRED ON (B)(6) 2021 AND THE PROCEDURE IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT/USER IMPACT OR INJURY. FURTHER ASSESSMENT WAS ATTEMPTED; HOWEVER, "THE NURSE IN CHARGE OF THE OPERATING ROOM HAD A NEW DIRECTIVE FROM HOSPITAL PHARMACY NOT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO COMPANIES ABOUT COMPLAINTS. THE PROBLEM IS THAT SHE STILL CAN'T TELL ME WHO TO TALK TO IN THE PHARMACY. THE LAST ANSWER TODAY IS TO WAIT FOR OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE HOSPITAL, WHEN THIS COMMUNICATION CHANNEL OPENS, WE WILL BE ABLE TO ASK FOR ANY INFORMATION THAT IS NOT PRESENT IN THE FILE I SENT." IF NEW INFORMATION IS RECEIVED THIS COMPLAINT WILL BE REASSESSED. THIS REPORT IS BEING RAISED ON THE BASIS OF MALFUNCTION WITH POTENTIAL FOR INJURY UPON REOCCURRENCE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
758378 MINI ENDO POCKET BAG 3X4 10/SC LAPAROSCOPE, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY GCJ UNIMAX MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. 6252006036

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1