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PM100-R |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
06/18/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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No conclusion can be drawn.No evaluation was performed, as the device was not returned.If the device is returned in the future, product analysis may be performed.The device user manual warnings section includes instructions to check the device for damage before use.If damage is found, the device should not be used.The preventive maintenance/service manual for the legend system specifies service intervals for devices based on the hospital usage level.The maximum specified service interval is 24 months.Device has been in use for approximately 46 months with no record of factory service during this period.We will continue to track and trend this complaint type.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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It was reported that while using the device, the hose exploded in the surgeons hand.It was also reported that the device was set aside and a backup device was used to complete the surgery.Additional information about the event is being followed up from the facility contact person.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Report inconclusive.The device has been returned and is still pending their evaluation results.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 or Problem Description
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On follow-up, there was no further information that can be provided regarding the event and staff or patient impact.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Report confirmed.Evaluation determined that the hose damaged.The likely cause of failure is inadequate preventative maintenance.It was also noted that there is broken component and cosmetic deficiency.The device user manual warnings section includes instructions to check the device for damage before use.If damage is found, the device should not be used.The preventive maintenance/service manual for the legend system specifies service intervals for devices based on the hospital usage level.The maximum specified service interval is 24 months.Device has been in use for approximately 46 months with no record of factory service during this period.We will continue to track and trend this complaint type.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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