| Model Number |
ILS-0450-KT |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Material Fragmentation (1261); Unstable (1667)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/30/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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However, the reported behavior is consistent with a known issue in which an internal corrective action was initiated.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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According to the reporter, during procedure, the wiring started to come lose and fall off ewc.During forcep biopsies it became apparent that wiring was unraveling from the distal tip of the ewc and coming off on the forceps.The surgeon removed ewc and could see wiring unraveling from distal tip.The physician was able to complete the enb portion of the case.There was no patient injury.
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Additional 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 that the unit had a catheter lining that had exposed fibers and delaminated ewc liner.It was reported that there was string-like fiber present that appeared to be from the extended working channel, and the procedure kit had a loose component.The reported issues were confirmed.The most likely cause could not be established from the information available.This issue can occur if scratches were made on the extended working channel ptfe liner causing string like fibers.Internal process improvements have been initiated to mitigate this issue.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.A secondary review of the device history records found no potentially contributing factors.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.
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