FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

CATGUT PLAIN 3/0 (3) 75CM HR26

MDR report key: 3982748 · Received June 16, 2014

Report

Report Number
2916714-2014-00454
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
June 16, 2014
Date of Event
May 5, 2014
Report Date
June 16, 2014
Manufacturer
B. BRAUN SURGICAL S.A.
Product Code
GAL
PMA / PMN Number
K991223
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
CO
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

US REPORTING AGENT NOTIFIED ON (B)(6)2014. MFG SITE EVAL: SAMPLES RECEIVED: WE RECEIVED 14 SUTURES OF CATGUT SIMPLE 3/0 (3) HR26 75CM IN CLOSED PACKAGING. THERE ARE NO PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS OF THIS CODE / BATCH. NO UNITS IN OEM STOCK. REVIEWED THE BATCH MFG RECORD, THIS PRODUCT HAD A NORMAL PROCESS AND THE RESULTS DURING THE PROCESS FULFILL OEM REQUIREMENTS. THE SAMPLES RECEIVED WERE SUBJECTED TO A VISUAL INSPECTION WHICH SHOWS THAT THE SUTURES ARE NOT STERILIZING SOLUTION, BECAUSE OF A FAILURE DURING THE MFG PROCESS, WHICH CAN NOT BE IDENTIFIED AT THE TIME OF PRODUCT RELEASE, ONLY AFTER SOMETIME. FINAL CONCLUSION: THE COMPLAINT IS CORRESPONDING (JUSTIFIED). CORRECTIVE/PREVENTIVE ACTIONS: CORRECTIVE ACTION HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED AND EFFECTIVENESS CHECKS COMPLETE.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

COUNTRY OF COMPLAINT: (B)(6). NO LIQUID IN CASSETTE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
353478 CATGUT PLAIN 3/0 (3) 75CM HR26 SUTURE GAL B. BRAUN SURGICAL S.A. B0530425 511262

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 Other