MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC. MEDLINE; GOWN,SIRUS,NON REINFRCD,LARGE,SET IN SL

Model Number DYNJP2001S

Device Problems Contamination (1120); Material Frayed (1262)

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

Event Date 03/23/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported dr.(b)(6) and i were removing strands as long as 2-3 centimeters that had made its way to implants, instruments, and even inside the brain.Then finally realized that it is coming from the new gowns that we are using." email received by facility representative, baylor university medical center, with additional information related to this reported incident.Reporter states, "fuzzy lint fibers have been noticed in a few of our neuro surgeries, both spine and crani." to-date the following information is what the reporting facility and initial reporter have provided.Reporter states,(b)(6) 2021 during a microdiscectomy of a (b)(6) year-old male patient lint fiber(s) had made its way into the surgical site.Reporter states, the fiber(s) were removed with a forceps.Reporter states, general anesthesia used during the procedure with no additional anesthesia required.No report of serious injury or follow-up care.Reporter states, gown samples are not available for return ("used gowns were disposed.").However, samples were received from same lot (b)(6) 2021.Root cause analysis is pending investigation.Due to the reported incident, medical intervention and in an abundance of caution, a medwatch is being filed.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported, a physician and technician were removing sterile surgical gown "strands as long as 2-3 centimeters that had made its way to implants, instruments, and even inside the brain.".

Manufacturer Narrative

Changed/additional information added.D9 device available for evaluation -yes g6 type of report - follow-up.H2 if follow-up what type? additional information.Device evaluation.H3 device evaluated by manufacturer - yes, evaluation summary attached.H6 type of investigation- 4101, 4109, 4110, 4115.H5 investigation conclusion -zcd00006/unconfirmed defect h10 investigation report reads as follows: investigation summary: "04/02/2021, 08:30:12 cst: we received one each dynjp2001s with lot number 30520060056.We will review with division.We received an additional three each dynjp2001s with lot numbers 72520060120, 30520070079 and 32520060056.We will review with division.04/13/2021 07:47:03 cst: the samples that were returned were unused.Without the original sample and the foreign particulate, we are unable to confirm the issue.It is important to note that the spun bond fabric is manufactured with continuous filament fibers.There are very few fiber ends in this type of fabric construction that can cause small lint particles.Because of the extremely long fiber length, linting of spun bond fabrics is normally limited to wholesale fiber loss due to abrasion of the surface.Normal wear and bending of the fabric will generate very few loose particles.We have reviewed the complaint history and nonconformance for this item and no trends were identified relating to the reported issue.Correction to the lot number above, 32520060056 should be 30520060056.Okay to close.".

Event Description

It was reported, a physician and technician were removing sterile surgical gown "strands as long as 2-3 centimeters that had made its way to implants, instruments, and even inside the brain.".

• Brand Name: MEDLINE
• Type of Device: GOWN,SIRUS,NON REINFRCD,LARGE,SET IN SL
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC.; three lakes drive; northfield IL 60093
• MDR Report Key: 11631047
• MDR Text Key: 256449637
• Report Number: 1417592-2021-00056
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FYA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10080196304660
• UDI-Public: 10080196304660
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,user faci
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/13/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/07/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: DYNJP2001S
• Device Catalogue Number: DYNJP2001S
• Device Lot Number: 30520060056
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/02/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/23/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 49 YR