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Model Number LF1937 |
Device Problems
Energy Output Problem (1431); Intermittent Energy Output (4025)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 09/27/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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 evidence of arcing, and there was eschar build-up on seal plates.The analysis found the device's jaw opening and closing mechanism was functioning properly.The weld integrity of the device was inspected and was found to be within specification.The knife cut of the device was tested on a silicone test strip with acceptable results.The heel gap of the device was measured and it was found to be within specification.The device was activated multiple times on a saline soaked gauze pad and had intermittent re-grasp alarms.The damage to the seal plates is consistent with the user inadvertently grasping onto a hard/metallic object and activating the device.Damage to the seal plate can result in alarm activations and difficulty with activating the device.It was reported that the device did not seal the vessel, and the device stopped working unexpectedly during use.The reported issues were confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.The manufacturing records for each device are thoroughly reviewed prior to release to ensure that it meets all medtronic quality specifications.The instructions included with this device provide the following guidance: do not attempt to seal or cut over clips or staples as incomplete seals will be formed.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 Description
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According to the reporter, during a procedure, the device was used for 6 hours and then the power was no longer supplied.The device had no seal.Changing sockets and removing the attached materials were conducted, but could pass electric current to the organ.There was no patient injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: b5, g3 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 Description
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According to the reporter, during right thoracoscopic, cervical incision, laparotomy, thoracoabdominal esophagectomy, the device was used for 6 hours and then the power was no longer supplied.The device had no seal.Changing sockets and removing the attached materials were conducted, but could pass electric current to the organ.The device was replaced to a new one.There was no patient injury.
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