FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

VISTEC SPG 4X8 NON ST 10S 16PLY

MDR report key: 879180 · Received September 15, 2006

Report

Report Number
1018120-2006-00009
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
September 15, 2006
Date of Event
August 23, 2006
Report Date
August 28, 2006
Manufacturer
TYCO HEALTHCARE/ KENDALL
Product Code
FRO
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
FL, US
Reporter Occupation
NOT APPLICABLE

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

AT THIS TIME, A SAMPLE HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED. AN INVESTIGATION IS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY, UPON COMPLETION THE RESULTS WILL BE FORWARDED.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED TO TYCO HEALTHCARE/KENDALL ON 08/28/2006, THAT A CUSTOMER HAD A PROBLEM WITH A VISTEC SPONGE THAT WAS INSIDE A SRI SURGICAL KIT. THE CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE 4X8 GAUZE IS CRUMBLING, WHEN USED IN SURGICAL PROCEDURES. ACCORDING TO THE DISTRIBUTOR (SRI SURGICAL), THE INCIDENT OCCURRED DURING OPEN HEART SURGERY.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 VISTEC SPG 4X8 NON ST 10S 16PLY X-RAY DETECTABLE SPONGE FRO TYCO HEALTHCARE/ KENDALL 7463 61092263

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 YR