FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

TEV GN BR 0 TC-43/HR 26 2N

MDR report key: 2802471 · Received October 18, 2012

Report

Report Number
3004365956-2012-00297
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
October 18, 2012
Date of Event
September 17, 2012
Report Date
September 26, 2012
Manufacturer
TELEFLEX MEDICAL
Product Code
GAW
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
FR
Reporter Occupation
NOT APPLICABLE

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

NO PRODUCT SAMPLE WAS AVAILABLE FOR INVESTIGATION. A DEVICE HISTORY RECORD (DHR) REVIEW REVEALED THAT NO ISSUES OR DISCREPANCIES WERE FOUND WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY RELATE TO THIS COMPLAINT. THE CUSTOMER COMPLAINT CANNOT BE CONFIRMED DUE TO THE LACK OF PRODUCT SAMPLE. THE MANUFACTURER WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR AND TREND RELATING COMPLAINTS.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE EVENT IS REPORTED AS: ALLEGED ISSUE: METALLIC TIP (BULLET) BROKE OFF SUTURE AND FELL INTO PT. DESPITE A SEARCH, TIP COULD NOT BE FOUND AND IS PROBABLY STILL IN PT.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 TEV GN BR 0 TC-43/HR 26 2N CAPIO SUTURE GAW TELEFLEX MEDICAL 02A1202112

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1