MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEROYAL INDUSTRIES, INC. NEURO PACK; GENERAL SURGERY TRAY

Model Number 89-7331

Device Problems Break (1069); Material Fragmentation (1261); Material Integrity Problem (2978)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 04/08/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation summary: an internal complaint (call (b)(4)) was received for a convenience kit (part 89-7331, lot 49290740) that contained raytec gauze that was falling apart during a surgical procedure.A sample was not available for return.The work order for the reported lot was reviewed for possible discrepancies that may have contributed to the reported issue.No discrepancies were identified.The bill of material for the finished good was reviewed, and the affected gauze was identified as raw material (b)(4), which is supplied to deroyal by covidien.The 2017-2019 supplier corrective action request (scar) and supplier notification letter logs were reviewed for similar complaints.Similar complaints for other gauze parts supplied by covidien were identified.Therefore, a scar was issued to the supplier.As of the date of this report, a response has not been received.The investigation is ongoing at this time.When new and critical information is received, this report will be updated.

Event Description

Raytec gauze packaged in a convenience kit were flaking and falling apart during a surgical procedure, which creates a risk of gauze pieces being left in a patient.

Event Description

Raytec gauze packaged in a convenience kit were flaking and falling apart during a surgical procedure, which creates a risk of gauze pieces being left in a patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

Root cause: the gauze contained within the convenience kit is supplied to deroyal by covidien.Therefore, a supplier corrective action request was issued to covidien.In its response, covidien stated a detailed investigation could not be performed because the product was not returned for analysis.Corrective action: due to the root cause determination, a corrective action has not been taken.Investigation summary an internal complaint (call 46882) was received for a convenience kit (part 89-7331, lot 49290740) that contained raytec gauze that was falling apart during a surgical procedure.A sample was not available for return.The work order for the reported lot was reviewed for possible discrepancies that may have contributed to the reported issue.No discrepancies were identified.The bill of material for the finished good was reviewed, and the affected gauze was identified as raw material 901431, which is supplied to deroyal by covidien.The 2017-2019 supplier corrective action request (scar) and supplier notification letter logs were reviewed for similar complaints.Similar complaints for other gauze parts supplied by covidien were identified.Therefore, a scar was issued to the supplier.A response was received and accepted december 30, 2019, by deroyal personnel.In its response, covidien stated a detailed investigation could not be performed because the product was not returned for analysis, and therefore, it would close its complaint file as unconfirmed.The investigation is complete at this time.If new and critical information is received, this report will be updated.

• Brand Name: NEURO PACK
• Type of Device: GENERAL SURGERY TRAY
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEROYAL INDUSTRIES, INC.; 1501 east central avenue; lafollette TN 37766
• MDR Report Key: 8586436
• MDR Text Key: 146657276
• Report Number: 3005011024-2019-00006
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LRO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00749756739832
• UDI-Public: 00749756739832
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K842648
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: user facility
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/06/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/07/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 89-7331
• Device Lot Number: 49290740
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/08/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1