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Model Number XOM UNK BUR |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Mechanical Jam (2983)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 02/07/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that a piece of drill stuck in the handpiece.There was no patient impact.
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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.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 a piece of drill stuck in the handpiece.There was no patient impact.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H3: product analysis found that visually, the shaft was broken 2.07 inches (from the break point to the proximal end of the shank) when returned.The shaft was bent 0.17 inches from the distal end of the shank.Under magnification, there were striations on the shaft and shank.Functional testing could not be performed due to the broken state of the device.In the returned condition, there was an out of specification condition that was related to the complaint (due to physical damage).H6: codes are updated.Previously applied fdm 17, fdr c20, fdc d14 and img g04041 codes no longer applicable.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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