The incident sample has been requested but to date has not been received for evaluation.If the sample is received, or if additional information pertinent to the incident is obtained a follow-up report will be submitted.As part of our manufacturing process, all device history records are reviewed and approved by quality, prior to release of product.
Event or Problem Description
The customer reported the drain tore when it passed the breastbone in preparation for heart surgery.A piece of the drain came off as they used a pair of pliers to push it through the breastbone.The doctor stated that he would rather have a rigid tube than the flexible one.