FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

DEXON 3-0 30" T-5

MDR report key: 222541 · Received May 7, 1999

Report

Report Number
9681850-1999-00002
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
May 7, 1999
Report Date
April 7, 1999
Manufacturer
THE KENDALL CO., (UK) LTD.
Product Code
GAN
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
CH
Reporter Occupation
NURSE

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE SUTURE WAS USED DURING AN UNSPECIFIED PROCEDURE. REPORTEDLY, THE SUTURE BROKE AND THE WOUND DEHISCENCED. THE SURGEON APPLIED ANOTHER DEVICE TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE. THE HOSPTITAL HAS REPORTED NO PATIENT INJURY OCCURRED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 DEXON 3-0 30" T-5 Implant SYNTHETIC ABSORBABLE SUTURE GAN THE KENDALL CO., (UK) LTD. NA 079317G

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 UNKNOWN