MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN DERMACEA X-RAY SPG 4X4 16 PLY; GAUZE/SPONGE, INTERNAL, X-RAY DETECTABLE

Model Number	441601
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Disintegration (1177); Material Frayed (1262)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/19/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The complainant indicated that the device will not be returned for evaluation; therefore, a failure analysis is not available, and we are not able to determine the relationship between this device and the cause for this event.As part of our manufacturing process, all device history records are reviewed and approved by quality, prior to release of product.If additional information or the sample is received, the investigation will be reopened and responded to accordingly.
Event or Problem Description
The customer reported that the raytec gauze is fraying.The issue was discovered during a procedure.The raytec was removed from field and a new pack opened.They tried to remove as many loose threads as possible.There was no delay to the case and no signs of harm to patient as of now.On 16-dec-2020 additional information was received stating that the raytec was fraying and shedding and to their knowledge there were none went inside the patient.

• Brand Name: DERMACEA X-RAY SPG 4X4 16 PLY
• Common Device Name: GAUZE/SPONGE, INTERNAL, X-RAY DETECTABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN; 15 hampshire street; mansfield MA 02048
• MDR Report Key: 11033579
• Report Number: 1282497-2020-09801
• Device Sequence Number: 13709091
• Product Code: GDY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884527021239
• UDI-Public: 10884527021239
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 12/17/2020

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
• Operator of Device: No Information
• Device Model Number: 441601
• Device Catalogue Number: 441601
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/10/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/17/2020
• Patient Sequence Number: 1