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Device product

DUFNER Instrumente GmbH-De Bakey Slim Needleholder- intended to hold a suturing needle for closing wounds during suturing and surgical procedures Reference Number: 18044-23

Z-2534-2020

June 03, 2020

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Dufner Instrumente GmbH
Event
Event 85894
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
30 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2534-2020

Official wording

Reason: Tungsten carbide plate, which is intended to hold the sewing needle securely, can break when holding the sewing needle under pressure and result in in patient tissue injury

Code information: Lot Numbers: 8170368 and 8180673

Distribution pattern: IL

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Tungsten carbide plate, which is intended to hold the sewing needle securely, can break when holding the sewing needle under pressure and result in in patient tissue injury