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Model Number 18INFKIT |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 01/26/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H3: analysis results were not available as of the date of this report.A follow-up report will be submitted when analysis is complete.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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It was reported that the balloon was taken out of the box and used on the patient in the functional endoscopic sinus surgery (fess) case.Balloon was not inflating properly after use in the middle of the procedure.When the inflator was checked to ensure proper priming, it fell apart in two pieces in the scrub tech's hands.The scrub stated 'that they did what they always do".The scrub is very familiar with products and utilizes them frequently in procedure.Balloon seekr did not contribute to the inflator event.But due to wasted product it was credited.No patient impact.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H3: visually, the packaging carton was damaged when returned.When returned, the packaging carton contained inserts and the inflator.There were no traces of contamination found on the inflator.When returned, the plunger was dislodged from the inflator¿s base.There were traces of adhesive noted at the distal end of the plunger (on the tip of the plunger¿s syringe).Functional testing could not be performed due to the device being dislodged/broken.A review of the global complaint data showed no other complaints about this lot number.Conclusion: in the returned condition, there was an out of specification condition that was related to the complaint (due to physical damage).Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide 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.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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