MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC MERIT CUSTOM KIT

Catalog Number K05-01290G

Device Problems Device Packaging Compromised (2916); Packaging Problem (3007)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 09/22/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

One unit was returned for evaluation.A follow up will be submitted when the evaluation is complete.

Event Description

The distributor reported the sealing had run over the edge of a pouch inside kit.This was identified during incoming inspection and was not sent to a user facility.

Manufacturer Narrative

The returned device was visually inspected.The complaint is confirmed.The root cause is attributed to the manufacturing process.The complaint database was reviewed and no related incidents for this lot number were found.The device history record was reviewed and no exception documents were found.Corrective actions are in process.

• Brand Name: MERIT CUSTOM KIT
• Type of Device: CUSTOM KIT
• Manufacturer (Section D): MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC; 1600 west merit parkway; south jordan UT 84095
• Manufacturer (Section G): MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC; 1600 west merit parkway; south jordan UT 84095
• Manufacturer Contact: casey hughes, ms, cqe ; 1600 west merit parkway; south jordan, UT 84095 ; 8013164932
• MDR Report Key: 6028431
• MDR Text Key: 57399474
• Report Number: 1721504-2016-00195
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SZ
• PMA/PMN Number: K913682
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,distri
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/22/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2019
• Device Catalogue Number: K05-01290G
• Device Lot Number: H960282
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/28/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/22/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/13/2016
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/20/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/07/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1