FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

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MDR report key: 2862306 · Received November 29, 2012

Report

Report Number
2862306
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
November 29, 2012
Date of Event
October 31, 2012
Report Date
November 29, 2012
Manufacturer
HOLLISTER
Product Code
EXB
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
User Facility report
Reporter Location
UT, US
Reporter Occupation
INVALID DATA

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

DURING EXAMINATION OF THE HOLLISTER OSTOMY BAG 3778, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE SMALL CLEAR BEADS ON THE INSIDE OF THE BAG BROKE OFF. THE BAG WAS REPLACED. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. IN PREVIOUS EVENTS ((B)(4) 2011) THE PLASTIC PIECE MIGRATED INTO THE STOMA. DESPITE MANUFACTURER'S CLAIMS TO BE IMPROVING THE PRODUCT, IT IS STILL PROBLEMATIC.======================MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR OSTOMY BAG, HOLLISTER 3778 (PER SITE REPORTER)======================THE MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN AWARE FOR SOME TIME OF THE PROBLEM. IT WAS INITIALLY REPORTED FOR (B)(4) 2011 EVENT WAS FILED. WE CONTINUE TO BE IN CONTACT WITH THEM, AND ALERT THEM THAT WE ARE STILL HAVING PROBLEMS.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 * COLLECTOR, OSTOMY EXB HOLLISTER * *

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 3 MO