| Model Number |
9733498 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/22/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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No devices were returned for analysis.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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Medtronic received information regarding a navigation device being used intra/peri-operatively of a sacroiliac and thoracolumbar procedure.It was reported that pedicle access kit (pak) needle was damaged while pulling instrument out from the bone.The reports that the hind end of the instrument became separated from the rest of the instrument.There was no delay in the procedure and no impact on patient outcome.The site was able to retrieve the broken instrument with a heavy clamp without any issues.The likely cause of the issue was due to excessive hammering on the instrument.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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