MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN MANSFIELD TRUCLEAR; HYSTEROSCOPE (AND ACCESSORIES)

Model Number 72203012

Device Problems Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Mechanical Jam (2983)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.The evaluation noted the device was disassembled to inspect the internal components, and it was noted that the inner blade was sheared off towards its proximal end.It was reported that the device would not oscillate.The reported issue was confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

According to the reporter, during a procedure, the device was blunt.The shaver did not optimally shave the pathology of the uterus.A new device was opened to complete the case.There was no patient injury.Medtronic initial investigation on the device noted that the inner blade was sheared off towards its proximal end.Medtronic investigation communication state that there was nothing sheared off form the device and nothing fell into the patient's cavity.

• Brand Name: TRUCLEAR
• Type of Device: HYSTEROSCOPE (AND ACCESSORIES)
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN MANSFIELD; 15 hampshire street; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer (Section G): COVIDIEN MANSFIELD; 15 hampshire street; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer Contact: lisa hernandez ; 5920 longbow drive; boulder, CO 80301 ; 2034925563
• MDR Report Key: 11371664
• MDR Text Key: 233251868
• Report Number: 1282497-2021-00015
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HIH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521744110
• UDI-Public: 10884521744110
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SF
• PMA/PMN Number: K130215
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/24/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/26/2022
• Device Model Number: 72203012
• Device Catalogue Number: 72203012
• Device Lot Number: 4906275
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/08/2020
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/28/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/24/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1