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WECK IPN006432Recalls & reported problems

Teleflex Incorporated · DERMAHOOK 1/2 HOOK 10 PACKAGES PER BOX 6 HOOKS PER PACKAGE · Class 1

Adverse event reports
3
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04026704599752), received between Mar 31, 2025 and Dec 5, 2025 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (3 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Break3

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions3

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionDec 5, 2025Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT "TWO OF THE SIX WECK DERMA HOOKS BROKE/SNAPPED WHILE BEING USED TO RETRACT THE PATIENT'S DURA DURING A CRANIOTOMY SURGERY. THESE HOOKS WERE ON TRACTION, SO WHEN THEY BROKE, THEY STARTLED THE SURGEON WHO WAS UNDER THE MICROSCOPE DURING THAT TIME". 2 UNITS INVOLVED. ASSOCIATED MDR: 3003898360-2025-00923.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23732967 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 5, 2025Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT "TWO OF THE SIX WECK DERMA HOOKS BROKE/SNAPPED WHILE BEING USED TO RETRACT THE PATIENT'S DURA DURING A CRANIOTOMY SURGERY. THESE HOOKS WERE ON TRACTION SO WHEN THEY BROKE, THEY STARTLED THE SURGEON WHO WAS UNDER THE MICROSCOPE DURING THAT TIME. RESULTED IN THE NEED FOR INCREASED MONITORING." 2 UNITS INVOLVED. ASSOCIATED MDRS: 3003898360-2025-00922 AND 3003898360-2025-00923.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 23732766 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 31, 2025Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING USE, THE DERMAHOOK BROKE. "THE SURGEON DID A METHODICAL SWEEP AND AN X-RAY WAS TAKEN. RADIATION EXPOSURE WAS NEEDED TO ENSURE THAT ALL BROKEN PIECES WERE RETRIEVED". NO PATIENT HARM OR INJURY. THE PATIENT STATUS IS REPORTED AS "FINE".

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21731177 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.