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Model Number LF1937 |
Device Problems
Device Alarm System (1012); Energy Output Problem (1431)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 10/02/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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According to the reporter, during laparoscopic hysterectomy, after sealing 2-3 times, it could not be sealed even when the output switch was pressed.When the switch was pressed, sealing begins, but there was no evidence that the tissue was energized.A new handpiece was taken out and the surgery was completed without any problem.Patient was not hospitalized or had prolonged hospitalization due to the event.There was no medical or surgical procedure be required to prevent permanent functional impairment.There was no patient injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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New information has been received, and reassessment of the complaint found that it is no longer a reportable event.The event is no longer associated with a serious injury or potential for serious injury with reoccurrence.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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According to the reporter, during laparoscopic hysterectomy, after sealing 3-4 times, it could not be sealed the ovarian ligament, broad ligament of the uterus, even when the output switch was pressed.When the switch is pressed, sealing begins, but there is no evidence that the tissue is energized.An activation was heard, there was re-grasp alert, and no end tone.It was cleaned every time the device was returned to the instrument table.A new handpiece was taken out and the surgery was completed without any problem.No bleeding.Patient was not hospitalized or had prolonged hospitalization due to the event.There was no medical or surgical procedure be required to prevent permanent functional impairment.There was no patient injury.
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