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

Catalog Number K12-MZT7201

Device Problems Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421); Unsealed Device Packaging (1444); Device Packaging Compromised (2916)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 01/16/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

One device was returned for evaluation.The device was visually inspected and a defect in the sterile barrier was observed.The complaint is confirmed.The defect appears to have been caused by folded pouch material in the sealer.The device history record was reviewed and no exception documents were found.The complaint database was reviewed and no similar complaints for this lot number were found.

Event Description

The distributor reported a defect in the packaging.This was identified during their initial inspection of received product.The device was not sent to a user facility.

• Brand Name: MERIT CUSTOM KIT
• Type of Device: CUSTOM KIT
• Manufacturer (Section D): MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC; 1600 merit parkway; south jordan UT 84095
• Manufacturer (Section G): MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC; 1600 merit parkway; south jordan UT 84095
• Manufacturer Contact: casey hughes ms, cqe, csqp ; 1600 merit parkway; south jordan, UT 84095 ; 8013164932
• MDR Report Key: 6603451
• MDR Text Key: 76389993
• Report Number: 1721504-2017-00129
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQO
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K913682
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,distri
• Reporter Occupation: Service and Testing Personnel
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/23/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/31/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Service and Testing Personnel
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2019
• Device Catalogue Number: K12-MZT7201
• Device Lot Number: H1030823
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/22/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/24/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/10/2016
• 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