It was reported that surgical gown material was coming off the product.The material, described as "fuzz" by the reporting facility, was reportedly entering the surgical site.A concern for a "retained item" and an "inflammatory response" was expressed by the reporting facility, however, no information was received to indicate that any adverse patient impact had occurred.Despite multiple good faith attempts, the reporting facility was unable or unwilling to provide additional information beyond what was originally reported.A sample was returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.Inspection of the returned sample found the reported "fuzz" material on the body and on the left sleeve of the surgical gown.A root cause was unable to be determined.Due to the reported incident, and in an abundance of caution, this medwatch is being filed.If additional relevant information becomes available a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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