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Model Number EGIA45AMT |
Device Problems
Component or Accessory Incompatibility (2897); Difficult to Open or Close (2921); Unintended Movement (3026)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 10/05/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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D10 concomitant product: sigadaptshort, sig power sigadaptshort lin short adapt serial:(b)(6); sigadaptshort, sig power sigadaptshort lin short adapt serial:(b)(6); sigphandle, sig power sigphandle handle (lot#c21aad0342); , egia45amt egia 45 artic med thick sulu ; sigpshell, sig power sigpshell control shel.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, prior to use, while setting up the device, the reload was difficult to load into the adapter and moved left and right for 2.30 seconds on its own while making a calibration sound.The user was also unable to perform the clamp test due to calibration issue.The issue occurred in two adapters and two reloads.The surgeon used another reload and adapter with the same shell and handle.The reload was then attached and removed several times, and the device was stabilized and used.There was no patient involved.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the reload was fully fired and the interlock was engaged.The jaw of the reload was open and one staple remained on the cartridge surface was properly formed.Functionally, the reload was loaded into a representative handle.The reload successfully clamped, cycled fully, opened, and unloaded repeatedly without difficulty.The interlock was overridden and the reload was applied to test media.Test media was transected.The reload interlock was tested and found to function properly.It was reported that the device articulated on its own, was difficult to load and was unable to perform the open/close test prior to use.The reported issues could not be confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.The evaluation detected an unreported condition: reload knife blade damaged.Visual inspection noted that the device had damage to the cutting edge of the knife blade.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.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: when positioning the stapler on the application site, ensure that no obstructions, such as clips, are incorporated into the instrument jaws.Firing over an obstruction may result in incomplete cutting action and/or improperly formed staples.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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