| Model Number |
420296-07 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Fragmentation (1261)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/03/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A return material authorization (rma) was issued to evaluate the large suturecut needle driver instrument.A follow-up mdr will be submitted if the instrument is returned (post failure analysis evaluation) or if additional information is received.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a da vinci-assisted myomectomy surgical procedure, the large suturecut needle driver instrument was found to have the cable broken.There was no report of fragment(s) falling inside the patient.The procedure was completed with a backup instrument of same kind.No known impact or patient consequence was reported.Intuitive surgical, inc.(isi) followed up with the initial reporter and obtained the following additional information: the instrument was inspected prior to use, and no damage was found.The issue occurred while suturing the tissue.The instrument did not collide with any other instrument or tool during the procedure.There were no issues with the opening/closing of the grips, left/right motion of the grips, or up/down motion of the wrist.
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Event or Problem Description
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Refer to h10/h11 for follow-up information.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Intuitive surgical, inc.(isi) did receive a da vinci product to perform failure analysis.The large suturecut needle driver instrument was analyzed and found to have a broken grip cable at the distal end.The complaint was confirmed by failure analysis.Additional observation related to customer reported complaint included the housing was removed, and the instrument was found to have a dislodged grip cable.The yaw motion may be non-intuitive as a result.
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