MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP; BLADE, SCALPEL

Lot Number 3702303

Device Problem Material Integrity Problem (2978)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 11/02/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

#11 surgical blade broke.

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported by the customer contact that, #11 surgical blade broke.No additional information was available despite multiple efforts.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.

• Type of Device: BLADE, SCALPEL
• 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: 18418237
• MDR Text Key: 331588974
• Report Number: 1417592-2023-00526
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GES
• 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: 12/29/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Lot Number: 3702303
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/30/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/29/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other