| Model Number |
45806 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
12/22/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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Medtronic received information regarding a strata device.It was reported that the part was unable to switch on despite replacing a new battery.No patient was present at the time of the event.Additional information was received stating that the replacement unit was a brand new unit and never been used before, unit just came from the warehouse.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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No patient information provided as no patient was involved in this concern.No parts have been received by the manufacturer for evaluation.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This event was reported in error, meaning it is a non-reportable event, as the device is not a long-term implant or a life supporting or life-sustaining device which is essential to maintaining human life.H3.The returned stratavarius device did not have any signs of damage on the tool or the battery compartment area.However, the device was not able to turn on even after introducing new batteries.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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