MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP; MGH LAPAROSCOPY PACK

Catalog Number DYNJ44769N

Device Problem Material Integrity Problem (2978)

Patient Problems Foreign Body In Patient (2687); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 01/17/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported by the customer that "a thread of a gauze 4x8 tray come apart inside of a patient during a case".It was reported that it was "immediately found and removed".A sample was requested to be returned for evaluation.It has been determined that the reported event could cause or contribute to serious injury if it were to occur.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

Thread came apart in patient.

• Type of Device: MGH LAPAROSCOPY PACK
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP; three lakes drive; northfield IL 60093
• Manufacturer Contact: kelly zampella ; three lakes drive; northfield, IL 60093
• MDR Report Key: 18690461
• MDR Text Key: 335440692
• Report Number: 1423395-2024-00017
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FDE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/12/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/12/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Catalogue Number: DYNJ44769N
• Device Lot Number: 23KBW484
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/24/2024
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/17/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other