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

Catalog Number K08-MS3243A

Device Problem Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)

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

Event Date 10/12/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The suspect device has been returned for evaluation.The device was examined visually.The packaging was bubble tested and the sterility was found to be compromised.The complaint is confirmed.The root cause is attributed to the manufacturing process.The hole appears to have been caused by rough or improper handling after the package was sealed.A search of the complaint database was performed and no similar complaints for this lot number were found.The device history record was reviewed, and no exception documents were found.

Event Description

The account alleges that during inspection a hole in the clear film packaging was discovered.No patient consequence to report.

• 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: bryson heaton ; 1600 merit parkway; south jordan, UT 84095
• MDR Report Key: 13362183
• MDR Text Key: 289084066
• Report Number: 1721504-2022-00008
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OEQ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: N/A
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/11/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/27/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: K08-MS3243A
• Device Lot Number: H2200576
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/11/2022
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/21/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/26/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/07/2021
• 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