FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

FOGARTY - HYDRAGRIP SURGICAL - CLAMP INSERTS

MDR report key: 2242191 · Received September 9, 2011

Report

Report Number
2015691-2011-16164
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
September 9, 2011
Date of Event
August 16, 2011
Report Date
August 19, 2011
Manufacturer
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES, PR
Product Code
DXC
PMA / PMN Number
PREAMENDMENT
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
JA
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE HYDRA33 INSERT SET WAS RETURNED FOR EVALUATION IN A SEALED POUCH. A VISUAL EXAMINATION CONFIRMED THAT A HAIR IS SEALED INSIDE THE TYVEK POUCH. A DEVICE HISTORY RECORD REVIEW WAS COMPLETED AND DOCUMENTED THAT THE DEVICE MET ALL SPECIFICATIONS UPON DISTRIBUTION. THE CUSTOMER REPORT WAS CONFIRMED. AN AWARENESS TRAINING IS BEING CONDUCTED AT THE MANUFACTURING SITE TO PREVENT RECURRENCE OF THIS TYPE OF COMPLAINT.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT "HAIR-LIKE UNKNOWN MATERIAL WAS OBSERVED INSIDE THE PACKAGE BEFORE USE." NO PATIENT INJURY WAS REPORTED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 FOGARTY - HYDRAGRIP SURGICAL - CLAMP INSERTS CLAMP INSERTS DXC EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES, PR HYDRA33 59030916

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1