Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
Health Effect - Clinical Code
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event
01/08/2016
Type of Reportable Event
Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Prior to device use, and after the product (3.0mm x 2.5cm neuroflex tube) was prepared/hydrated for use, a technician noticed that the device felt hard in the middle.The surgeon felt the device and observed that there seemed to be a hard plastic tube inside the product.The device was discarded and a new 2.5mm x 2.5cm device was used instead.The product in question was not returned to the manufacturer for further evaluation.