MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC XOMED INC. VISUALASE; LASER INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, POWERED

Model Number 9735560

Device Problem Material Fragmentation (1261)

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

Event Date 01/15/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Patient age not available from the site.The catheter was returned to the manufacture for evaluation.After visual/physical examination the reported issue was confirmed.As reported, the fiber had been broken over and was no longer usable.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

Medtronic received information regarding a thermal therapy system being used in a soft tissue ablation (neuro).It was reported that the fiber snapped right at the bolt.It had a good return and flow throughout the catheter prior to discovering that the fiber was damaged.There was less than an hour delay in the procedure.No impact on patient outcome.

• Brand Name: VISUALASE
• Type of Device: LASER INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC XOMED INC.; 6743 southpoint dr n; jacksonville FL 32216
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC XOMED INC.; 6743 southpoint dr n; jacksonville FL 32216
• Manufacturer Contact: tricha miles ; 7000 central avenue ne rcw215; minneapolis, MN 55432 ; 7635140379
• MDR Report Key: 11214048
• MDR Text Key: 228484347
• Report Number: 1045254-2021-00035
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00763000218188
• UDI-Public: 00763000218188
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K053087
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/22/2021

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: 11/04/2022
• Device Model Number: 9735560
• Device Catalogue Number: 9735560
• Device Lot Number: 0221113987
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/19/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/15/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/22/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/04/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Weight: 120