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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN MEDICAL PRODUCTS EMPRINT; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCES

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COVIDIEN MEDICAL PRODUCTS EMPRINT; ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCES Back to Search Results
Model Number CA20L1
Medical Device Problem Code Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 12/08/2022
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.
 
Event or Problem Description
According to the reporter, during a laparoscopic surgical procedure, the antenna was broken off during repositioning.Nothing fell into patient's cavity.The broken piece was recovered with forceps.Procedure was completed with a new device.There was no patient injury.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, g3, h3, h6 h3 evaluation summary: medtronic conducted an investigation based upon all information received.The device was available for evaluation.Visual inspection noted that the unit had a detached needle.It was reported that the device had a component that disengaged.The reported issue was 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 apply excessive lateral or rotational force during insertion or extraction of the antenna.Doing so may lead to breakage of the antenna and injury to the patient or user.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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Brand Name
EMPRINT
Common Device Name
ELECTROSURGICAL, CUTTING & COAGULATION & ACCES
Manufacturer (Section D)
COVIDIEN MEDICAL PRODUCTS
building 10- no 789 puxing roa
shanghai 20111 4
CH  201114
Manufacturer (Section G)
COVIDIEN MEDICAL PRODUCTS
building 10- no 789 puxing roa
shanghai 20111 4
CH   201114
Manufacturer Contact
justin ellis
8200 coral sea st ne
mounds view, MN 55112
7635265677
MDR Report Key16095295
Report Number3006451981-2023-00001
Device Sequence Number6651644
Product Code GEI
UDI-Device Identifier10884521806528
UDI-Public10884521806528
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryGM
PMA/510(K) Number
K133821
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)N
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 02/09/2023
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Expiration Date08/01/2024
Device Model NumberCA20L1
Device Catalogue NumberCA20L1
Device Lot NumberS22HG001
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 12/15/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer01/25/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date01/04/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date02/09/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured08/02/2022
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) Yes
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexMale
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