| Model Number |
72203012 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Failure to Cut (2587); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/12/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the unit had an inner blade fracture.The device was disassembled to inspect the internal components.Functionally, the inner blade had sheared off towards its proximal end, 2.5 mm from the helix.It was reported that the device did not operate in the cut mode.The reported issue was confirmed.The most likely cause was traced to a component failure.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.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 a hysteroscopy with myomectomy procedure, the device would not resect.When the foot pedal was pressed the blade would not activate or move.A new device was pulled for use.There was no patient injury.
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