MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, INC.; DBD-MAJOR GENERAL SHARED

Catalog Number DYNJ64790

Device Problem Material Frayed (1262)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 01/19/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported, "the gauze had frayed when used on a patient during surgery." email received by company representative, franciscan health, with additional information related to this incident.Reporter states, incident occurred (b)(6) 2021 during a total thyroid procedure.Reporter states, surgeon noted frayed pieces on his glove in the middle of the procedure.Reporter states, "i think they inspected the site to ensure no pieces were left and is unsure" how frayed material would have been removed from the surgical site had it needed to be.Reporter states, once the fraying was noticed, "they called the supervisor, passed off all items, got new raytecs." reporter states patient was under general anesthesia but did not require additional anesthesia because of this incident.Sample has been returned for evaluation.Evaluation is pending.Due to the reported incident, medical intervention and in an abundance of caution, this medwatch is being filed.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported, "the gauze had frayed when used on a patient during surgery.".

Event Description

It was reported, "the gauze had frayed when used on a patient during surgery.".

Manufacturer Narrative

Changed/additional information added.D9 device available for evaluation -no, photo's submitted.A sample of two complete unopened packs were received for our investigation, the used sample was not received at this time.G6 type of report - follow-up.H3 device evaluated by manufacturer - no, not returned to the manufacturer.H2 if follow-up what type? additional information.H6 type of investigation- 4103, 4110.H5 investigation conclusion - 67, cause/ zcd00006/unconfirmed defect.H10 investigation report reads as follows, 02/11/2021 11:53:23.Investigation summary: the account reported finding gauze is fraying during use.The reported issue occurred in item dynj64790 (lot 20fdb723).Based on the information provided, we are unable to confirm the reported issue as we did not receive the affected gauze.Actions taken and recommendations: if this becomes a reoccurring issue we would recommend working with the account to find an alternative component that would better fit the needs of the customer.Our supplier quality team will monitor this issue for trending purposes.".

• Type of Device: DBD-MAJOR GENERAL SHARED
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, INC.; three lakes drive; northfield IL 60093
• MDR Report Key: 11286035
• MDR Text Key: 252210265
• Report Number: 1423395-2021-00005
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LRO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10193489216967
• UDI-Public: 10193489216967
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/11/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/05/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: DYNJ64790
• Device Lot Number: 20FDB723
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/22/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/20/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention