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Model Number FGS-0312 |
Device Problem
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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Patient Problem
Laceration(s) of Esophagus (2398)
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Event Date 04/04/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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, the capsule failed to dislodge from the delivery system after the firing procedure.They attempted to remove the delivery system and it made the patient cough, eventually the capsule was dissociated from the mucosa.There was no intervention required and a repeat procedure was performed on the same day using another capsule.There was nothing unusual about the patient or the procedure and an endoscopy had been performed prior to the procedure.A lubrication was used to facilitate placement of the capsule.There was a tear on the esophageal wall and it was a temporary injury.There was no user harm.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional info:evaluation summary: this report is based on information provided by the complaint tracking system.The product sample was not returned to the medtronic laboratory, however, a picture was provided by the customer for analysis.The picture sample showed the calibration product.The customer reported that the capsule failed to dislodge from the delivery system after the firing procedure.They attempted to remove the delivery system and it made the patient cough, eventually the capsule was dissociated from the mucosa.The reported condition was confirmed.The failure cause was not found since the product sample did not arrive for investigation.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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