| Catalog Number |
020207 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Contaminated During Manufacture or Shipping (2969)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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| Date of Event |
07/30/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Occupation: non-healthcare professional.(b)(4).This report includes information known at this time.A follow up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported, prior to opening the sterile package of the urodynamics catheter, a "hair like" material was observed inside the package.No patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Evaluation conclusion code: quality control deficiency (143).Investigation ¿ evaluation: a visual inspection of the returned device was conducted.A document based investigation was performed including a review of complaint history, the device history record, quality control data, and specifications.One unopened package labeled rpn 020207 with label lot number 8513243 was received.Visual examination of the package confirmed a hair dark in color is loose inside the sealed package.The device history record was reviewed and no non-conformances were noted.A search of complaint records revealed this is the only complaint associated with complaint lot number 8513243.This complaint is confirmed based on the returned device.The cause has been traced to manufacturing; a quality control deficiency.The appropriate internal personnel have been notified and we will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is warranted.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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Event or Problem Description
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There has been no new information received since the last report was submitted.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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