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| Model Number |
ONB5SHF |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Leak/Splash (1354); Noise, Audible (3273); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/17/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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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According to the reporter, during laparoscopic amputation recti, a 5 mm trocar for exclusion with the forceps held by the assistant when separation of the perirectal, had air leak and made an abnormal noise.It was also noted that there was crack in the seal.The device was replaced with a new one and the operation was completed without any problem.There was no patient injury.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device and a photo were available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted the balloon was cut and broken.The lock collar was broken.The valve seal and doors were received and appeared intact.The inflation syringe was not received.The obturator was received.Functionally, the flapper valve door when actuated opened and closed securely.The obturator was inserted and removed without restriction into the trocar and cannula.A test insufflation bulb was attached to the insufflation port and supplied air was injected into the cannula.The air flowed through the tubing and cannula unrestricted.It was reported that the balloon did not inflate easily, the balloon had an air leak, the balloon physically broke and the spring grip was damaged.The reported issues were confirmed.The product analysis noted evidence that the device was not used as intended.This issue may occur when contact is made with a sharp surgical instrument during clinical application.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: care must be exercised during insertion of the balloon as well as during the course of the procedure to avoid damaging the balloon with other instruments.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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